The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire
1971, Italian. Directed by Riccardo Freda.
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...
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Riccardo FredaDirector
- Luigi Pistilliex-Inspector John Norton
- Dagmar LassanderHelene Sobieski
- Anton DiffringAmbassador Sobieski
- Arthur O'SullivanInspector Lawrence
- Werner PochathMarc Sobieski (as Werner Pochat)
- Dominique BoscheroAmbassador Sobieski's mistress
- Renato RomanoMandel, the chauffeur
- Sergio DoriaWalter
- Ruth DurleyNorton's mother
- Valentina CorteseMadame Sobieski
- Emmet BerginMan in café (uncredited)
- Niall TóibínDoctor (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 24 August 1971
- Original title
- L'iguana dalla lingua di fuoco
- Country
- Italy, France, Germany
- Written by
- Riccardo Freda, Sandro Continenza, Günter Ebert
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The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire: quick answers
Is The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.3/10 from 43 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire?
The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
Does The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire on?
The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire?
If you liked The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire, try Black Rainbow, What Have They Done to Your Daughters?, Autopsy.
Who directed The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire?
The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire (1971) was directed by Riccardo Freda and stars Luigi Pistilli, Dagmar Lassander, Anton Diffring.