The Salamander
1981, English. Directed by Peter Zinner.
The world's most expensive calling card. It will cost you your life.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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The Salamander is streaming on Shout! Factory in India.
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Cast & crew
- Peter ZinnerDirector
- Franco NeroCarabinieri Colonel Dante Matucci
- Anthony QuinnBruno Manzini
- Martin BalsamCaptain Steffanelli
- Claudia CardinaleElena Leporello
- Sybil DanningLili Anders
- Christopher LeePrince Baldasar, the Director of Counterintelligence
- Cleavon LittleMajor Carl Malinowski, USMC
- Paul L. SmithThe Surgeon
- John SteinerCaptain Roditi
- Eli WallachGeneral Leporello
- Renzo PalmerCarabinieri Major Giorgione
- Anita StrindbergPrincess Faubiani
Details
- Released
- 25 April 1981
- Country
- Italy, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Robert Katz
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How long is The Salamander?
The Salamander runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does The Salamander have a post-credits scene?
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The Salamander parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Salamander is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Salamander on?
The Salamander is streaming on Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Salamander?
If you liked The Salamander, try The Seven-Ups, The Organization, Overdrive.
Who directed The Salamander?
The Salamander (1981) was directed by Peter Zinner and stars Franco Nero, Anthony Quinn, Martin Balsam.