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The Salamander

As a detective, he uncovers a web of deceit and conspiracy as he delves deeper into a string of gruesome murders, all marked by a peculiar symbol - a drawing of a salamander.

In this gripping thriller, a determined Italian detective uncovers a trail of murders targeting high-ranking officials, all marked by a recurring symbol of a salamander. As he digs deeper, he discovers a sinister plot to overthrow the government.

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Main Cast

Franco Nero Franco Nero Carabinieri Colonel Dante Matucci
Anthony Quinn Anthony Quinn Bruno Manzini
Martin Balsam Martin Balsam Captain Steffanelli
Claudia Cardinale Claudia Cardinale Elena Leporello
Sybil Danning Sybil Danning Lili Anders
Christopher Lee Christopher Lee Prince Baldasar, the Director of Counterintelligence
Cleavon Little Cleavon Little Major Carl Malinowski, USMC
Paul L. Smith Paul L. Smith The Surgeon
John Steiner John Steiner Captain Roditi
Eli Wallach Eli Wallach General Leporello
Renzo Palmer Renzo Palmer Carabinieri Major Giorgione
Anita Strindberg Anita Strindberg Princess Faubiani
Marino Masé Marino Masé Captain Rigoli
Jacques Herlin Jacques Herlin Woodpecker
Fortunato Arena Fortunato Arena General Pantaleone
John Stacy John Stacy Concierge
Larry Dolgin Larry Dolgin Captain Roditi (voice) (uncredited)
Tony Brandt Tony Brandt Gianni Bandanelli, Pantaleone's Lawyer (uncredited)
Omero Capanna Omero Capanna Hitman (uncredited)
Attilio Dottesio Attilio Dottesio Party Guest of Manzini's (uncredited)
Tom Felleghy Tom Felleghy Man at Funeral (uncredited)
Margherita Horowitz Margherita Horowitz Wife of Minister of Defense (uncredited)
Nello Pazzafini Nello Pazzafini Manzini's Bodyguard (uncredited)
Frank Nuyen Frank Nuyen Man at Pantaleone's funeral (uncredited)

Creators

Peter Zinner Peter Zinner Director
Morris L. West Morris L. West Novel
Robert Katz Robert Katz Screenplay

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The Salamander (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

The Salamander (1981) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Info about The Salamander

Studio(s): Opera Film Produzione, ITC Entertainment

Originally Released: United States, Apr 25, 1981

Production Countries: Italy, United Kingdom

Genres:Thriller

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