The Salamander

The Salamander

5.5IMDb Score
Released:1981-04-25
Duration:103 min
Director:Peter Zinner
Actors:Franco Nero, Anthony Quinn, Martin Balsam, Claudia Cardinale, Sybil Danning
Production:Opera Film Produzione, ITC Entertainment

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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