• 1971
  • 2h 4m
The Salamander

Summary Pierre and Paul, journalist and writer respectively, team up to write a screenplay based on the real story of a young woman accused by her uncle of trying to kill him. They decide to meet her. View more details

  • 1971
  • 2h 4m

The Salamander

Directed : Alain Tanner

Written : Alain Tanner John Berger

Stars : Jean-Luc Bideau Bulle Ogier Jacques Denis Véronique Alain

All cast & crew

7.3

Details

Genres : Comedy Drama

Release date : Oct 26, 1971

Countries of origin : France Switzerland

Official sites : Cinémathèque Suisse Director's official site

Language : French

Filming locations : Geneva, Canton de Genève, Switzerland

Production companies : Forum Films Filmograph S.A. Group 5

Summary Pierre and Paul, journalist and writer respectively, team up to write a screenplay based on the real story of a young woman accused by her uncle of trying to kill him. They decide to meet her. View more details

Details

Genres : Comedy Drama

Release date : Oct 26, 1971

Countries of origin : France Switzerland

Official sites : Cinémathèque Suisse Director's official site

Language : French

Filming locations : Geneva, Canton de Genève, Switzerland

Production companies : Forum Films Filmograph S.A. Group 5

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