The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire (1971): Cast
The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire is a 1971 mystery thriller directed by Riccardo Freda, starring Luigi Pistilli as ex-Inspector John Norton, Valentina Cortese and Anton Diffring. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 32m (92 min)
- Director
- Riccardo Freda
- Original language
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Italian - Studio
- Oceania Film
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire About?
The premise of The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire without spoilers.
In Dublin, the mutilated body of a young woman is discovered in the boot of the ambassador’s limousine, implicating the ambassador, his family and staff. Diplomatic immunity halts a probe, so the detective hires John Norton, a former inspector known for ruthless methods, to run an investigation. Murders follow; Norton becomes involved with the daughter.
The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- giallo
- psychotronic film
- long title
- animal in title
- car trunk
- psychological thriller
- corpse
- mistress
- unfaithfulness
- stepfather stepdaughter relationship
- affair
- ex cop
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- slasher horror
- slasher
- razor
- giallo thriller
- ambassador
- diplomatic immunity
- police
- maniac
- dead woman
- acid
- manhunt
- ireland
- cult film
- blood splatter
- murder of a nude man
- driving a car
- embassy
- switzerland
- female nudity
- glove
- dead telephone
- whodunit
- voyeur
- voyeurism
- violence
- unknown killer
- tree
- trauma
- throat slit
- telephone call
- sunglasses
- straight razor
- snow
- snowmobile
- slashing
- skirt
- serial murder
- serial killer
The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire Cast & Characters
Luigi Pistilli leads the cast as ex-Inspector John Norton, with Valentina Cortese as Madame Sobieski and Anton Diffring as Ambassador Sobieski. Directed by Riccardo Freda; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Riccardo Freda
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Luigi Pistilli as ex-Inspector John Norton -
Valentina Cortese as Madame Sobieski - Anton Diffring as Ambassador Sobieski
- Dagmar Lassander as Helene Sobieski
Also Starring in The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire
· 8 more- Werner Pochath Marc Sobieski (as Werner Pochat)
- Dominique Boschero Ambassador Sobieski's mistress
- Renato Romano Mandel, the chauffeur
- Niall Tóibín Doctor (uncredited)
- Sergio Doria Walter
- Arthur O'Sullivan Inspector Lawrence
- Emmet Bergin Man in café (uncredited)
- Ruth Durley Norton's mother
More from Riccardo Freda
More films directed by Riccardo Freda: Murder Obsession, Double Face, Death at Owell Rock and Trap for the Assassin.
The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire.
The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “La iguana de la lengua de fuego” and “L' Iguane à la langue de feu”.
- Also known as
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- La iguana de la lengua de fuego
- L' Iguane à la langue de feu
- Die Bestie mit dem feurigen Atem
- Κυνηγητό μέχρι την κόλαση
- Η γλώσσα της φωτιάς
- La lengua de fuego de la iguana
- Sapık
- A Iguana da Língua de Fogo
- L'iguane à la langue de feu
- 火舌鬣鳞蜥
- 디 이구아나 위드 더 텅 오브 파이어
- Игуана с огненным языком
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The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire?
The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
When was The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire released?
The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire was released on August 24, 1971.
Who directed The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire?
The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire was directed by Riccardo Freda.
More films by Riccardo Freda Who is in the cast of The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire?
The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire stars Luigi Pistilli as ex-Inspector John Norton, Valentina Cortese as Madame Sobieski and Anton Diffring as Ambassador Sobieski, among 12 credited actors.
Does The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire have a post-credit scene?
No. The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire in?
The original language of The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire is Italian.
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