A Lizard in a Woman's Skin
Una lucertola con la pelle di donna
“Biting, Gnawing Terror Claws at Your Brain!”
Synopsis
Carol Hammond, daughter of a politician, has vivid nightmares involving sex orgies and LSD. In a dream, she murders a neighbor she envies and wakes up to a real investigation into her neighbor's murder.
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A Lizard In A Woman's Skin (1971) & Don't Torture A Duckling (1972) - Tuesdays With Fulci
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Florinda Bolkan
Carol Hammond
Stanley Baker
Inspector Corvin
Jean Sorel
Frank Hammond
Silvia Monti
Deborah
Alberto de Mendoza
Sergeant Brandon
Penny Brown
Jenny
Mike Kennedy
Hubert
Ely Galleani
Joan Hammond
George Rigaud
Dr. Kerr
Ezio Marano
Lowell - Scientific Squad
Franco Balducci
McKenna
Luigi Antonio Guerra
Policeman
Erzsi Paál
Mrs. Gordon
Gaetano Imbró
Policeman
Leo Genn
Edmond Brighton
Anita Strindberg
Julia Durer (uncredited)
Tony Adams
Policeman (uncredited)
Jean Degrave
St. Paul's Clinic Director (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 13, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 17, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucio Fulci
- Screenplay & Story
- Lucio Fulci, José Luis Martínez Mollá, André Tranché, Roberto Gianviti, Ottavio Jemma
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Una lucertola con la pelle di donna
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy, Spain
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Production Studios
- Les Films Corona, International Apollo Films, Atlántida Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucio Fulci
Lucio Fulci, José Luis Martínez Mollá, André Tranché, Roberto Gianviti, Ottavio Jemma
Ennio Morricone
Luigi Kuveiller
Giorgio Serrallonga, Vincenzo Tomassi
Edmondo Amati, Renato Jaboni
Department Leadership Roster
Lucio Fulci
Director
Lucio Fulci
Screenplay
José Luis Martínez Mollá
Screenplay
André Tranché
Screenplay
Edmondo Amati
Producer
Roberto Gianviti
Screenplay
Luigi Kuveiller
Director of Photography
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Nedo Azzini
Production Design
Maurizio Chiari
Costume Design
Giorgio Serrallonga
Editor
Vincenzo Tomassi
Editor
Ottavio Jemma
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Lizard in a Woman's Skin
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What is A Lizard in a Woman's Skin about?
Carol Hammond, daughter of a politician, has vivid nightmares involving sex orgies and LSD. In a dream, she murders a neighbor she envies and wakes up to a real investigation into her neighbor's murder.
Who directed A Lizard in a Woman's Skin?
A Lizard in a Woman's Skin was directed by Lucio Fulci.
Who stars in A Lizard in a Woman's Skin?
The principal cast of A Lizard in a Woman's Skin includes Florinda Bolkan, Stanley Baker, Jean Sorel, Silvia Monti, Alberto de Mendoza.
When was A Lizard in a Woman's Skin released and how long is it?
A Lizard in a Woman's Skin was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
Who composed the musical score for A Lizard in a Woman's Skin?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Lizard in a Woman's Skin was composed by Ennio Morricone.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Lizard in a Woman's Skin?
A Lizard in a Woman's Skin holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).