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The Salamander (1981)
Directed by Peter Zinner
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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.
Rated NR | Length 103 minutes
Actors
Franco Nero | Anthony Quinn | Martin Balsam | Claudia Cardinale | Sybil Danning | Christopher Lee | Cleavon Little | Paul L. Smith | John Steiner | Eli Wallach | Renzo Palmer | Anita Strindberg | Marino Masé | Jacques Herlin | Fortunato Arena | John Stacy | Andrea Esterhazy | Larry Dolgin | Tony Brandt | Omero Capanna | Attilio Dottesio | Tom Felleghy | Alfonso Giganti | Margherita Horowitz | Gitte Lee | Nello Pazzafini | Amedeo Salamon | Frank Nuyen
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/04/2020 | TV | Streaming | Video on Demand | 6 stars |
| (Average) 6 stars |
Viewing Notes
Rather convoluted plotting of a conspiracy to overthrow the government propped up by this wonderful ensemble cast, which makes it thoroughly watchable in addition to some exquisite set locations. Franco Nero is solid as the straight man confronting all these prominent folks to solve the mystery. Plus he gets into a close combat fight wearing only a jockstrap. So there’s that.
Worth noting that it’s nice to Sybil Danning in a non-hyper-sexualized role. And it’s always fun to see Christopher Lee and Eli Wallach chew scenery. I think back to the time when I met Sybil Danning and during her Q&A she talked about how Lee was the consummate professional on set but at that time she was referring to HOWLING II. Hahaha
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