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The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire
The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire
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  2. The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire

The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire

Original Title: L'iguana dalla lingua di fuoco

1971
1h 32m
Mystery
Thriller
Horror

Status

Released

Release

1971

Runtime

1h 32m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Rent

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Storyline

In Dublin, the acid-scarred, razor-slashed corpse of a young woman is discovered in the boot of the Swiss Ambassador's limousine. The Ambassador, his family and employees all become immediate suspects. Faced with the problem of diplomatic immunity, the police officer in charge of the case brings in John Norton, an ex-Inspector known for his brutal methods, to carry out an "unoffical" investigation. While Norton develops a relationship with the Ambassdor's attractive daughter, several more gruesome murders occur...

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 32m
Aug 24, 1971
Languages
English
Italian
Director
Riccardo Freda
Riccardo Freda
Production
Oceania Film
Oceania Film
Production Countries
Italy
France
Germany

Top Cast

12 Cast Members

Luigi Pistilli

Luigi Pistilli

ex-Inspector John Norton

Dagmar Lassander

Dagmar Lassander

Helene Sobieski

Anton Diffring

Anton Diffring

Ambassador Sobieski

Arthur O'Sullivan

Inspector Lawrence

Werner Pochath

Werner Pochath

Marc Sobieski (as Werner Pochat)

Dominique Boschero

Dominique Boschero

Ambassador Sobieski's mistress

Renato Romano

Renato Romano

Mandel, the chauffeur

Sergio Doria

Walter

Ruth Durley

Norton's mother

Valentina Cortese

Valentina Cortese

Madame Sobieski

Emmet Bergin

Man in café (uncredited)

Niall Tóibín

Niall Tóibín

Doctor (uncredited)

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