A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin (1971): Cast, Box Office & Plot
A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin is a 1971 mystery thriller directed by Lucio Fulci, starring Florinda Bolkan as Carol Hammond, Jean Sorel and Leo Genn. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $842 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Lucio Fulci
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Les Films Corona
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin About?
The premise of A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Carol Hammond, the daughter of a prominent politician, is plagued by vivid, drug‑filled nightmares that feature chaotic sex orgies and LSD trips. In one dream she kills a neighbor she envies, only to awaken and discover police have opened an investigation into her neighbor’s murder, forcing her to confront blurred line between fantasy and reality.
A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- lesbian lover
- animal violence
- lesbian sex
- female rear nudity
- gay sex
- gay rape
- sexually abused man
- dog
- dream
- murder
- red herring
- orgy
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- letter opener
- dream sequence
- nightmare
- cult film
- bat on head
- animal experimentation
- whistling
- naked dead woman
- murder investigation
- fur coat
- female frontal nudity
- disembowelment
- decomposing body
- bat
- arrest
- animal dissection
- lesbianism
- female nudity
- nudity
- gore
- blood
- psycho sexual
- insanity
- swinging london
- murder of a nude woman
- bisexual woman
- psychotronic film
- spanish giallo
- french giallo
- british giallo
- animal in title
- bare chested male
- male star appears shirtless
- post coital scene
- cigarette smoking
- smoking after sex
- lighting a cigarette
- lighting a cigarette for someone
A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin Cast & Characters
Florinda Bolkan leads the cast as Carol Hammond, with Jean Sorel as Frank Hammond and Leo Genn as Edmond Brighton. Directed by Lucio Fulci; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director Lucio Fulci
- Florinda Bolkan as Carol Hammond
- Jean Sorel as Frank Hammond
- Leo Genn as Edmond Brighton
- Ely Galleani as Joan Hammond
Also Starring in A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin
· 23 more- George Rigaud Dr. Kerr
- Anita Strindberg Julia Durer (uncredited)
- Silvia Monti Deborah
- Stanley Baker Inspector Corvin
- Penny Brown Jenny
- Mike Kennedy Hubert
- Luigi Antonio Guerra Policeman
- Basil Dignam Commissioner McCloud (uncredited)
- Franco Balducci McKenna
- Alberto de Mendoza Sergeant Brandon
- Fred Wood Train passenger
- Ezio Marano Lowell - Scientific Squad
- Jean Degrave St. Paul's Clinic Director (uncredited)
- George Spence Train Passenger (uncredited)
- Gaetano Imbró Policeman
- Jack Armstrong
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- Tony Adams Policeman (uncredited)
- John Clifford Train Passenger (uncredited)
- Lew Hooper Policeman (uncredited)
- Piero Nistri Mrs. Gordon's Chauffeur (uncredited)
- Rita Tobin-Weske Train Passenger (uncredited)
- Erzsi Paál Mrs. Gordon
- Ursel Eberz Policewoman Beth (uncredited)
A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin Plot Summary
What happens in A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this taut and atmospheric thriller set in London, a wealthy, politically connected family becomes the center of a mystery that blurs memory, motive, and truth. At its heart is the glamorous but troubled Carol Hammond, the wife of Frank Hammond and the daughter of the powerful Edmund Brighton, a respected lawyer and politician. They share a grand apartment with Joan Hammond, Frank’s teenage daughter from a previous marriage, creating a tightly knit household where secrets fester just beneath the surface. As the story unfolds, the line between dream and reality grows perilously thin, and the household’s delicate balance begins to tilt toward catastrophe.
Full summary
The whole story of A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin, scene by scene
A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin Box Office
A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin grossed $842 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$842
A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 behind-the-scenes video.
- Trailer A Lizard in a Woman's Skin (1971) - Trailer HD 1080p
- Behind the Scenes A Lizard In A Woman's Skin (1971) & Don't Torture A Duckling (1972) - Tuesdays With Fulci
How Well Do You Know A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the wife of Frank Hammond?
A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin Also Known As
13 alternative titles, including “Le venin de la peur” and “Lizard in a Woman's Skin”.
- Also known as
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- Le venin de la peur
- Lizard in a Woman's Skin
- Les Salopes vont en enfer
- Schizoid
- Serpente com Pele de Mulher
- 幻想殺人
- A Lizard in a Woman's Skin - Schizoid
- Una lagartija con piel de mujer
- Ящерица в женской коже
- Uma Lagartixa num Corpo de Mulher
- 披着娘皮的蜥蜴
- Egy gyík a nő bőrében
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- Jaszczurka w kobiecej skórze
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A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin, each answered in a sentence.
How long is A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin?
A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin released?
A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin was released on February 18, 1971.
Who directed A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin?
A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin was directed by Lucio Fulci.
More films by Lucio Fulci Who is in the cast of A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin?
A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin stars Florinda Bolkan as Carol Hammond, Jean Sorel as Frank Hammond and Leo Genn as Edmond Brighton, among 27 credited actors.
How much did A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin make at the box office?
A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin grossed $842 worldwide.
Does A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin have a post-credit scene?
No. A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin in?
The original language of A Lizard in a Woman’s Skin is Italian.
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