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The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire

1971

92 minutes

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Overview

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...

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Top Cast

Luigi Pistilli headshot

Luigi Pistilli

ex-Inspector John Norton

Dagmar Lassander headshot

Dagmar Lassander

Helene Sobieski

Anton Diffring headshot

Anton Diffring

Ambassador Sobieski

Arthur O'Sullivan headshot

Arthur O'Sullivan

Inspector Lawrence

Werner Pochath headshot

Werner Pochath

Marc Sobieski (as Werner Pochat)

Dominique Boschero headshot

Dominique Boschero

Ambassador Sobieski's mistress

Renato Romano headshot

Renato Romano

Mandel, the chauffeur

Sergio Doria headshot

Sergio Doria

Walter

Ruth Durley headshot

Ruth Durley

Norton's mother

Valentina Cortese headshot

Valentina Cortese

Madame Sobieski

Emmet Bergin headshot

Emmet Bergin

Man in café (uncredited)

Niall Tóibín headshot

Niall Tóibín

Doctor (uncredited)