The Salamander
La Salamandre
“SAVAGE—LAZY—SEDUCTIVE—FRAGILE—SMART—FASCINATING—ALIVE”
Synopsis
Pierre and Paul, journalist and writer respectively, team up to write a screenplay based on the real story of a young woman accused by her uncle of trying to kill him. They decide to meet her.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alain Tanner
- Screenplay & Story
- John Berger, Alain Tanner
- Original Score
- Patrick Moraz
- Original Title
- La Salamandre
- Country of Origin
- Switzerland, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- Svocine, Filmograph, Forum Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alain Tanner
John Berger, Alain Tanner
Patrick Moraz
Renato Berta, Sandro Bernardoni
Brigitte Sousselier, Marc Blavet
Alain Tanner
Department Leadership Roster
Alain Tanner
Director
Brigitte Sousselier
Editor
John Berger
Writer
Alain Tanner
Writer
Alain Tanner
Producer
Marc Blavet
Editor
Renato Berta
Director of Photography
Sandro Bernardoni
Director of Photography
Patrick Moraz
Original Music Composer
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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?
Pierre and Paul, journalist and writer respectively, team up to write a screenplay based on the real story of a young woman accused by her uncle of trying to kill him. They decide to meet her.
Who directed The Salamander?
The Salamander was directed by Alain Tanner.
Who stars in The Salamander?
The principal cast of The Salamander includes Bulle Ogier, Jean-Luc Bideau, Jacques Denis, Véronique Alain, Dominique Catton.
When was The Salamander released and how long is it?
The Salamander was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
Who composed the musical score for The Salamander?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Salamander was composed by Patrick Moraz.