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The Salamander

1981 · 103 min

A knotty, shadowy political thriller that keeps you leaning in, piecing clues together as paranoia tightens around a lone investigator.

Directed by
Peter Zinner
Genres
Thriller, Mystery
Starring
Franco Nero, Anthony Quinn, Martin Balsam
Tagline
The world's most expensive calling card. It will cost you your life.
Overview
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.

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Directed by
Peter Zinner
Genres
Thriller, Mystery
Starring
Franco Nero, Anthony Quinn, Martin Balsam
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 1 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • conspiracy
  • corruption
  • power
  • crime
  • politics
Places
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror2
Humour1
Realism7
Romance2
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity7
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
thriller, mystery
Directed by
Peter Zinner
Written by
Robert Katz
Starring
Franco Nero, Anthony Quinn, Martin Balsam, Claudia Cardinale, Sybil Danning, Christopher Lee, Cleavon Little, Paul L. Smith
Music
Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography
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Runtime
103 min
Country
Italy, United Kingdom
Languages
English, Italian

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