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The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire
Genres
MysteryThrillerHorror
Overview
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...
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
92 min
Release Date
1971-08-24
Status
Released
Original Language
Italian
Vote Count
39
Vote Average
5.179
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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)
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