The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire(1971)
L'iguana dalla lingua di fuoco
The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire 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...
The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire (1971) is a mystery, thriller and horror film directed by Riccardo Freda, released on August 24, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Luigi Pistilli, Dagmar Lassander, Anton Diffring and Arthur O'Sullivan. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Riccardo Freda
- Writers:
- Riccardo Freda, Sandro Continenza, Günter Ebert
- Producers:
- Ennio Nobili
- Cinematographer:
- Silvano Ippoliti
- Composer:
- Stelvio Cipriani
- Production:
- Oceania Film
- Status:
- Released
The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire (1971) Trailer
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The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire Cast & Crew
Main cast
Luigi Pistilli
as ex-Inspector John Norton
Dagmar Lassander
as Helene Sobieski
Anton Diffring
as Ambassador Sobieski
- Arthur O'Sullivan
Arthur O'Sullivan
as Inspector Lawrence
Werner Pochath
as Marc Sobieski (as Werner Pochat)
Dominique Boschero
as Ambassador Sobieski's mistress
Renato Romano
as Mandel, the chauffeur
- Sergio Doria
Sergio Doria
as Walter
- Ruth Durley
Ruth Durley
as Norton's mother
Valentina Cortese
as Madame Sobieski
- Emmet Bergin
Emmet Bergin
as Man in café (uncredited)
Niall Tóibín
as Doctor (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Riccardo Freda, written by Riccardo Freda, Sandro Continenza and Günter Ebert, produced by Ennio Nobili.
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The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 41 ratings.
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The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire online?
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The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire (1971) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire?
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The main cast of The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire (1971) includes Luigi Pistilli, Dagmar Lassander, Anton Diffring, Arthur O'Sullivan and Werner Pochath. The film was directed by Riccardo Freda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire released?
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The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire was released on August 24, 1971 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire worth watching?
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The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire (1971) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, thriller and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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