The Salamander

From The Grindhouse Cinema Database

The Salamander (1981, USA/UK/) is a Crime-Thriller film directed by Peter Zinner.

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Main Details

  • Released in 1981
  • Color
  • Running Time: 103 Min
  • Production Co: Incorporated Television Company (ITC) | Opera Film Produzione | Orbi S.A.
  • Distribution Co: ITC Films (1983) (USA) (all media)
  • Directed by Peter Zinner
  • Written by Robert Katz (screenplay), Rod Serling (adaptation), from the novel by Morris West
  • Starring Franco Nero, Anthony Quinn, Martin Balsam
  • Music by Jerry Goldsmith
  • Cinematography by Marcello Gatti

Plot Summary

  • 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.

Also Known As

  • Argentina - La salamandra
  • Bulgaria (Bulgarian title) Саламандър
  • Brazil - Salamandra
  • Germany - Der Salamander
  • Spain - La salamandra roja
  • France - La salamandre
  • UK (complete title) Morris West's The Salamander
  • Greece - Μυστική οργάνωση 'Σαλαμάνδρα'
  • Greece - Σαλαμάνδρα
  • Hungary - A gyilkos szalamandra
  • Hungary - A szalamandra
  • Italy - La salamandra
  • Norway - Salamanderen
  • Poland - Salamandra
  • Portugal - O Esquadrão Salamandra
  • Germany - Kennwort - Salamander
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