The Salamander_
"SAVAGE—LAZY—SEDUCTIVE—FRAGILE—SMART—FASCINATING—ALIVE"
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.
Starring
Bulle Ogier, Jean-Luc Bideau, Jacques Denis
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
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Year context
The Salamander was released 55 years ago in 1971.
Overview
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...
The Salamander is a Drama, Comedy film with a runtime of 2h 5m.
CAST (9)
Bulle Ogier
Rosemonde
Jean-Luc Bideau
Pierre
Jacques Denis
Paul
Véronique Alain
Suzanne
DC
Dominique Catton
Roger
DS
Daniel Stuffel
Le patron du magasin de chaussures
MJ
Marblum Jequier
La femme de Paul
MV
Marcel Vidal
L'oncle de Rosemonde
VF
Violette Fleury
La mère du patron du magasin de chaussures
DETAILS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Salamander about?
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.
How long is The Salamander?
The Salamander has a runtime of 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Who stars in The Salamander?
The cast of The Salamander includes Bulle Ogier, Jean-Luc Bideau, Jacques Denis, Véronique Alain, Dominique Catton.
What is the rating of The Salamander?
The Salamander has a rating of 6.8 out of 10 based on 40 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Comedy
