The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire (1971)
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...
Director: Riccardo Freda
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Horror
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date: August 24, 1971
Cast
- Luigi Pistilli - ex-Inspector John Norton
- Dagmar Lassander - Helene Sobieski
- Anton Diffring - Ambassador Sobieski
- Arthur O'Sullivan - Inspector Lawrence
- Werner Pochath - Marc Sobieski (as Werner Pochat)
- Dominique Boschero - Ambassador Sobieski's mistress
- Renato Romano - Mandel, the chauffeur
- Sergio Doria - Walter
- Ruth Durley - Norton's mother
- Valentina Cortese - Madame Sobieski
Screenplay
- Günter Ebert (Screenplay)
- Renato Romano (Screenplay)
- Sandro Continenza (Screenplay)
- André Tranché (Dialogue)
- Richard Mann (Novel)
Music: Stelvio Cipriani
Cinematography: Silvano Ippoliti
Editing: Riccardo Freda
Production: Oceania Film
Country: Italy, France, Germany
Language: English, Italiano
Original Language: it
Keywords
psychotronic film
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire about?
- 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...
- Who directed The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire?
- The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire was directed by Riccardo Freda.
- Who stars in The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire?
- The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire stars Luigi Pistilli, Dagmar Lassander, Anton Diffring, Arthur O'Sullivan, Werner Pochath, Dominique Boschero.
- How long is The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire?
- The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- What genre is The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire?
- The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire is a Mystery, Thriller, Horror film.
- Where was The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire produced?
- The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire was produced in Italy, France, Germany.