Iguana
Originally released in 1988. Iguana is a drama/thriller film. directed by Monte Hellman. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Everett McGill, Fabio Testi, and Michael Madsen
Synopsis
A grotesquely disfigured harpooner called Iguana is severely mistreated by his fellow sailors on a whaling ship in the 19th century. One night he escapes and takes up residence on a remote island. He makes himself ruler of the island and declares war on mankind. Anyone unfortunate enough to wind up on the island with Iguana is subjected to his cruel tyranny.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (17 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Italy
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Director
Top Cast
Everett McGill
as Oberlus
Fabio Testi
as Gamboa
Michael Madsen
as Sebastián
Jack Taylor
as Captain 'Old Lady II'
Michael J. Bradford
as White-Bearded Sailor
Roger Kendall
as Roger
Robert Case
as One Eyed Sailor
Maru Valdivielso
as Carmen
Pierangelo Pozzato
as Rodrigo
Alessandro Tasca
as Priest at Funeral
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Iguana about?
A grotesquely disfigured harpooner called Iguana is severely mistreated by his fellow sailors on a whaling ship in the 19th century. One night he escapes and takes up residence on a remote island. ...
Who directed Iguana?
Iguana was directed by Monte Hellman.
How long is Iguana?
Iguana has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Iguana released?
Iguana was released on April 1, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Iguana?
The main cast of Iguana includes Everett McGill, Fabio Testi, Michael Madsen, Jack Taylor, Michael J. Bradford.