The Salamander
“The world's most expensive calling card. It will cost you your life.”
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.
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The Salamander (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-12-03
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Franco Nero
Carabinieri Colonel Dante Matucci
Anthony Quinn
Bruno Manzini
Martin Balsam
Captain Steffanelli
Claudia Cardinale
Elena Leporello
Sybil Danning
Lili Anders
Christopher Lee
Prince Baldasar, the Director of Counterintelligence
Cleavon Little
Major Carl Malinowski, USMC
Paul L. Smith
The Surgeon
John Steiner
Captain Roditi
Eli Wallach
General Leporello
Renzo Palmer
Carabinieri Major Giorgione
Anita Strindberg
Princess Faubiani
Marino Masé
Captain Rigoli
Jacques Herlin
Woodpecker
Fortunato Arena
General Pantaleone
John Stacy
Concierge
Andrea Esterhazy
Minister of Defense
Larry Dolgin
Captain Roditi (voice) (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Zinner
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Katz
- Original Score
- Jerry Goldsmith
- Original Title
- The Salamander
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Opera Film Produzione, ITC Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Zinner
Robert Katz, Rod Serling, Morris L. West
Jerry Goldsmith
Marcello Gatti
Claudio M. Cutry, Katina Zinner
Erwin C. Dietrich, William R. Forman, Paul Maslansky, Lew Grade
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Katz
Writer
Erwin C. Dietrich
Producer
Paul Maslansky
Producer
Marcello Gatti
Director of Photography
Claudio M. Cutry
Editor
Katina Zinner
Editor
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Robert Katz
Screenplay
Peter Zinner
Director
Fabrizio Caracciolo
Costume Design
Lew Grade
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Salamander
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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 murders are linked to a plot to seize control of the government.
Who directed The Salamander?
The Salamander was directed by Peter Zinner.
Who stars in The Salamander?
The principal cast of The Salamander includes Franco Nero, Anthony Quinn, Martin Balsam, Claudia Cardinale, Sybil Danning.
When was The Salamander released and how long is it?
The Salamander was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Salamander?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Salamander was composed by Jerry Goldsmith.
Is The Salamander based on a book or true story?
The Salamander is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Morris L. West".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Salamander?
The Salamander holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).