Poster for the movie The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire

The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire

1971 • 92 minutes
MysteryThrillerHorror

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...

Picture of Luigi Pistilli

Luigi Pistilli

ex-Inspector John Norton

Picture of Dagmar Lassander

Dagmar Lassander

Helene Sobieski

Picture of Anton Diffring

Anton Diffring

Ambassador Sobieski

Picture of Arthur O'Sullivan

Arthur O'Sullivan

Inspector Lawrence

Picture of Werner Pochath

Werner Pochath

Marc Sobieski (as Werner Pochat)

Picture of Dominique Boschero

Dominique Boschero

Ambassador Sobieski's mistress

Picture of Renato Romano

Renato Romano

Mandel, the chauffeur

Picture of Sergio Doria

Sergio Doria

Walter

Picture of Ruth Durley

Ruth Durley

Norton's mother

Picture of Valentina Cortese

Valentina Cortese

Madame Sobieski

Picture of Emmet Bergin

Emmet Bergin

Man in café (uncredited)

Picture of Niall Tóibín

Niall Tóibín

Doctor (uncredited)