Iguana
Synopsis
A grotesquely disfigured harpooner called Iguana is severely mistreated by his fellow sailors on a whaling ship in the 19th century. One night he escapes and takes up residence on a remote island. He makes himself ruler of the island and declares war on mankind. Anyone unfortunate enough to wind up on the island with Iguana is subjected to his cruel tyranny.
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Iguana (1988) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-10-07
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Everett McGill
Oberlus
Fabio Testi
Gamboa
Michael Madsen
Sebastián
Jack Taylor
Captain 'Old Lady II'
Michael J. Bradford
White-Bearded Sailor
Roger Kendall
Roger
Robert Case
One Eyed Sailor
Maru Valdivielso
Carmen
Pierangelo Pozzato
Rodrigo
Alessandro Tasca
Priest at Funeral
Fernando Cebrián
Ibarra
Charly Husey
Zombie
Guillermo Antón
Alberto
Ricardo Navarrete
Priest at Church
Amaia Merino
Girl Who Sings
Joseph Culp
Dominique
Timothy C. Ryan
George
Agustín Guevara
Knut
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Monte Hellman
- Screenplay & Story
- Alberto Vázquez Figueroa, Steven Gaydos, Monte Hellman, David M. Zehr, John Fonseca
- Original Score
- Franco Campanino
- Original Title
- Iguana
- Country of Origin
- Italy, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Arco Films, Iguana Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Monte Hellman
Alberto Vázquez Figueroa, Steven Gaydos, Monte Hellman, David M. Zehr, John Fonseca
Franco Campanino
Josep M. Civit
Cesare D'Amico, Monte Hellman
Jaime Comas Gil, Franco Di Nunzio
Department Leadership Roster
Steven Gaydos
Writer
Monte Hellman
Director
Monte Hellman
Writer
David M. Zehr
Writer
Cesare D'Amico
Editor
Monte Hellman
Editor
Franco Di Nunzio
Producer
Franco Campanino
Original Music Composer
Josep M. Civit
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Iguana
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What is Iguana about?
A grotesquely disfigured harpooner called Iguana is severely mistreated by his fellow sailors on a whaling ship in the 19th century. One night he escapes and takes up residence on a remote island. He makes himself ruler of the island and declares war on mankind. Anyone unfortunate enough to wind up on the island with Iguana is subjected to his cruel tyranny.
Who directed Iguana?
Iguana was directed by Monte Hellman.
Who stars in Iguana?
The principal cast of Iguana includes Everett McGill, Fabio Testi, Michael Madsen, Jack Taylor, Michael J. Bradford.
When was Iguana released and how long is it?
Iguana was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Iguana?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Iguana was composed by Franco Campanino.
Is Iguana based on a book or true story?
Iguana is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alberto Vázquez Figueroa".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Iguana?
Iguana holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).