The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire

The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire

1971 · 92 min · ★ 5.3 · Mystery, Thriller, Horror

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...

Directed by Riccardo Freda · Written by Riccardo Freda

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Luigi Pistilli ex-Inspector John Norton
Dagmar Lassander Helene Sobieski
Anton Diffring Ambassador Sobieski
Arthur O'Sullivan Inspector Lawrence
Werner Pochath Marc Sobieski (as Werner Pochat)
Dominique Boschero Ambassador Sobieski's mistress
Renato Romano Mandel, the chauffeur
Sergio Doria Walter
Ruth Durley Norton's mother
Valentina Cortese Madame Sobieski
Emmet Bergin Man in café (uncredited)
Niall Tóibín Doctor (uncredited)

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