The Salamander
“The world's most expensive calling card. It will cost you your life.”
An Italian policeman investigates a series of murders involving people in prominent positions. Left behind at each murder scene is a drawing of a salamander. The policeman begins to suspect these murders are linked to a plot to seize control of the government.
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Where is The Salamander streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Plex, Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Filmin, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
About The Salamander
The Salamander is a 1981 English-language thriller and mystery film directed by Peter Zinner. The cast is led by Franco Nero, Anthony Quinn, Martin Balsam. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Plex, Tubi TV.
The Salamander was produced by Opera Film Produzione and ITC Entertainment and made in Italy and United Kingdom. It was released on April 25, 1981, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Peter Zinner
- Writers
- Robert Katz
- Release date
- April 25, 1981
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Italy, United Kingdom
- Production
- Opera Film Produzione, ITC Entertainment
The Salamander cast & crew
The Salamander was directed by Peter Zinner and written by Robert Katz.
The cast features Franco Nero as Carabinieri Colonel Dante Matucci, Anthony Quinn as Bruno Manzini, Martin Balsam as Captain Steffanelli, Claudia Cardinale as Elena Leporello, Sybil Danning as Lili Anders, and Christopher Lee as Prince Baldasar, the Director of Counterintelligence.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by Marcello Gatti, and it was produced by Erwin C. Dietrich and William R. Forman.
Is The Salamander worth watching?
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy thriller and mystery, The Salamander is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Salamander
Franco Nero
Carabinieri Colonel Dante Matucci
Anthony Quinn
Bruno Manzini
Martin Balsam
Captain Steffanelli
Claudia Cardinale
Elena Leporello
Sybil Danning
Lili Anders
Christopher Lee
Prince Baldasar, the Director of Counterintelligence
Cleavon Little
Major Carl Malinowski, USMC
Paul L. Smith
The Surgeon
John Steiner
Captain Roditi
Eli Wallach
General Leporello
Renzo Palmer
Carabinieri Major Giorgione
Anita Strindberg
Princess Faubiani
The Salamander — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Salamander in United States?
The Salamander is streaming on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Plex, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is The Salamander on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Salamander is currently available on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Salamander in?
The Salamander is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Italian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Salamander?
The Salamander runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is The Salamander rated?
The Salamander is rated NR. It holds a 5.5/10 audience score from 28 ratings.
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