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The Salamander

A detective delves into a complex web of lies and conspiracy to uncover the truth behind a string of gruesome murders, all marked by a recurring salamander motif.

A series of murders targeting high-ranking officials takes place in Italy, each with a mysterious drawing of a salamander at the crime scene.

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Main Cast

Franco NeroFranco NeroCarabinieri Colonel Dante Matucci
Anthony QuinnAnthony QuinnBruno Manzini
Martin BalsamMartin BalsamCaptain Steffanelli
Claudia CardinaleClaudia CardinaleElena Leporello
Sybil DanningSybil DanningLili Anders
Christopher LeeChristopher LeePrince Baldasar, the Director of Counterintelligence
Cleavon LittleCleavon LittleMajor Carl Malinowski, USMC
Paul L. SmithPaul L. SmithThe Surgeon
John SteinerJohn SteinerCaptain Roditi
Eli WallachEli WallachGeneral Leporello
Renzo PalmerRenzo PalmerCarabinieri Major Giorgione
Anita StrindbergAnita StrindbergPrincess Faubiani
Marino MaséMarino MaséCaptain Rigoli
Jacques HerlinJacques HerlinWoodpecker
Fortunato ArenaFortunato ArenaGeneral Pantaleone
John StacyJohn StacyConcierge
Larry DolginLarry DolginCaptain Roditi (voice) (uncredited)
Tony BrandtTony BrandtGianni Bandanelli, Pantaleone's Lawyer (uncredited)
Omero CapannaOmero CapannaHitman (uncredited)
Attilio DottesioAttilio DottesioParty Guest of Manzini's (uncredited)
Tom FelleghyTom FelleghyMan at Funeral (uncredited)
Margherita HorowitzMargherita HorowitzWife of Minister of Defense (uncredited)
Nello PazzafiniNello PazzafiniManzini's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Frank NuyenFrank NuyenMan at Pantaleone's funeral (uncredited)

Creators

Peter ZinnerPeter ZinnerDirector
Morris L. WestMorris L. WestNovel
Robert KatzRobert KatzScreenplay

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The Salamander (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

The Salamander (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Info about The Salamander

Studio(s): Opera Film Produzione, ITC Entertainment

Originally Released: United States, Apr 25, 1981

Production Countries: Italy, United Kingdom

Genres:Thriller

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