The Salamander
"The world's most expensive calling card. It will cost you your life."
Originally released in 1981. The Salamander is a thriller/mystery film. directed by Peter Zinner.
Starring Franco Nero, Anthony Quinn, and Martin Balsam
Synopsis
An Italian policeman investigates a series of murders involving people in prominent positions. Left behind at each murder scene is a drawing of a salamander. The policeman begins to suspect these murders are linked to a plot to seize control of the government.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 25, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (25 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Italy
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Director
Top Cast
Franco Nero
as Carabinieri Colonel Dante Matucci
Anthony Quinn
as Bruno Manzini
Martin Balsam
as Captain Steffanelli
Claudia Cardinale
as Elena Leporello
Sybil Danning
as Lili Anders
Christopher Lee
as Prince Baldasar, the Director of Counterintelligence
Cleavon Little
as Major Carl Malinowski, USMC
Paul L. Smith
as The Surgeon
John Steiner
as Captain Roditi
Eli Wallach
as General Leporello
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Opera Film Produzione
- ITC Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Salamander about?
An Italian policeman investigates a series of murders involving people in prominent positions. Left behind at each murder scene is a drawing of a salamander. The policeman begins to suspect these m...
Who directed The Salamander?
The Salamander was directed by Peter Zinner.
How long is The Salamander?
The Salamander has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was The Salamander released?
The Salamander was released on April 25, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Salamander?
The main cast of The Salamander includes Franco Nero, Anthony Quinn, Martin Balsam, Claudia Cardinale, Sybil Danning.