Where to Watch
Checking availability in your country…
Cast
Luigi Pistilli
as ex-Inspector John Norton
Dagmar Lassander
as Helene Sobieski
Anton Diffring
as Ambassador Sobieski
Arthur O'Sullivan
as Inspector Lawrence
Werner Pochath
as Marc Sobieski (as Werner Pochat)
Dominique Boschero
as Ambassador Sobieski's mistress
Renato Romano
as Mandel, the chauffeur
Sergio Doria
as Walter
Ruth Durley
as Norton's mother
Valentina Cortese
as Madame Sobieski
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1971
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresMystery, Thriller, Horror
Votes41
DirectorRiccardo Freda
WritersRiccardo Freda, Sandro Continenza, Günter Ebert
TypeFeature Film
Rating5.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Iguana with the Tongue of Fire
About The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire
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, The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire leans on a strong ensemble — Luigi Pistilli, Dagmar Lassander, Anton Diffring — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about mystery titles of 1971.
Read More on the Blog
You Might Also Like
More like The Iguana with the Tongue of Fire, picked from what people are watching
5.9The Inhabitant
2022 5.9
Like any other teenage girl, Tara is just surviving high school — yet her father and mother seem strangely distant. Amidst a nearby spree of gruesome ax murders, Tara has sightings of terrifying entities, forcing her to question her own sanity and shocking ancestry.
The Inhabitant
2022
6.7The Black Book
2023 6.7
After his son is wrongly accused of kidnapping, a deacon who has just lost his wife takes matters into his own hands and fights a crooked police gang to clear him.
The Black Book
2023
6.2All the Devils Are Here
2025 6.2
After a heist, four criminals lay low in a remote safehouse, waiting for orders. As paranoia builds, one thing becomes clear — the real threat may not be outside, but among them.
All the Devils Are Here
2025
6.3The International
2009 6.3
An interpol agent and an attorney are determined to bring one of the world's most powerful banks to justice. Uncovering money laundering, arms trading, and conspiracy to destabilize world governments, their investigation takes them from Berlin, Milan, New York and Istanbul. Finding themselves in a chase across the globe, their relentless tenacity puts their own lives at risk.
The International
2009
6.1God Is a Bullet
2023 6.1
Vice detective Bob Hightower finds his ex-wife murdered and daughter kidnapped by a cult. Frustrated by the botched official investigations, he quits the force and infiltrates the cult to hunt down the leader with the help of the cult’s only female victim escapee, Case Hardin.
God Is a Bullet
2023
6.5The Dogs
2025 6.5
After fleeing his psychotic father, a young teen and his mom seek refuge in a remote farmhouse, only to face a pack of ferocious dogs and the sinister spirits that haunt the property.
The Dogs
2025
User Reviews
5.3
Community rating
Loading reviews…
From the Blog
All Posts
News
Spider-Man Brand New Day OTT Release Date: When and Where It Will Stream
Tom Holland’s biggest Spider-Man film yet is smashing records in theatres, and everyone is asking the same question: when does it hit OTT? Here is the latest, updated as it is confirmed.
News
Michael OTT Release Date: The Michael Jackson Biopic Streams August 29
The Michael Jackson biopic arrives on JioHotstar on August 29, 2026. Here is where to watch it, what you need, and why it is one of the year’s biggest music films.
News
Jana Nayagan OTT Release Date: When Vijay’s Film Streams on ZEE5
Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan is headed to ZEE5 for its digital premiere. Here is the latest on its OTT release date and where to watch, updated as news is confirmed.