The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire
L'iguana dalla lingua di fuoco
Synopsis
In Dublin, the acid-scarred, razor-slashed corpse of a young woman is discovered in the boot of the Swiss Ambassador's limousine. The Ambassador, his family and employees all become immediate suspects. Faced with the problem of diplomatic immunity, the police officer in charge of the case brings in John Norton, an ex-Inspector known for his brutal methods, to carry out an "unoffical" investigation. While Norton develops a relationship with the Ambassdor's attractive daughter, several more gruesome murders occur...
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Luigi Pistilli
ex-Inspector John Norton
Dagmar Lassander
Helene Sobieski
Anton Diffring
Ambassador Sobieski
Arthur O'Sullivan
Inspector Lawrence
Werner Pochath
Marc Sobieski (as Werner Pochat)
Dominique Boschero
Ambassador Sobieski's mistress
Renato Romano
Mandel, the chauffeur
Sergio Doria
Walter
Ruth Durley
Norton's mother
Valentina Cortese
Madame Sobieski
Emmet Bergin
Man in café (uncredited)
Niall Tóibín
Doctor (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Riccardo Freda
- Screenplay & Story
- Günter Ebert, Renato Romano, Sandro Continenza, Riccardo Freda
- Original Score
- Stelvio Cipriani
- Original Title
- L'iguana dalla lingua di fuoco
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France, Germany
- Spoken Languages
- English, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Oceania Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Riccardo Freda
Günter Ebert, Renato Romano, Sandro Continenza, Riccardo Freda, André Tranché, Richard Mann
Stelvio Cipriani
Silvano Ippoliti
Riccardo Freda
Ennio Nobili
Department Leadership Roster
Ennio Nobili
Producer
Günter Ebert
Screenplay
Riccardo Freda
Editor
Stelvio Cipriani
Original Music Composer
Riccardo Freda
Director
Renato Romano
Screenplay
Sandro Continenza
Screenplay
Silvano Ippoliti
Director of Photography
Riccardo Freda
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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What is The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire about?
In Dublin, the acid-scarred, razor-slashed corpse of a young woman is discovered in the boot of the Swiss Ambassador's limousine. The Ambassador, his family and employees all become immediate suspects. Faced with the problem of diplomatic immunity, the police officer in charge of the case brings in John Norton, an ex-Inspector known for his brutal methods, to carry out an "unoffical" investigation. While Norton develops a relationship with the Ambassdor's attractive daughter, several more gruesome murders occur...
Who directed The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire?
The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire was directed by Riccardo Freda.
Who stars in The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire?
The principal cast of The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire includes Luigi Pistilli, Dagmar Lassander, Anton Diffring, Arthur O'Sullivan, Werner Pochath.
When was The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire released and how long is it?
The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire was composed by Stelvio Cipriani.
Is The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire based on a book or true story?
The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Mann".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire?
The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).