Le salamandre
1969 Italian film
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Le salamandre (transl. The Salamanders)[2] is a 1969 Italian film directed by Alberto Cavallone. It gained a great commercial success and launched the brief careers of the two main actresses, Erna Schürer and Beryl Cunningham.[3][4]
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| Directed by | Alberto Cavallone |
| Screenplay by | Alberto Cavallone[1] |
| Story by | Alberto Cavallone[1] |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Maurizio Centini[1] |
| Edited by | Mario Salvatore[1] |
| Music by | Franco Potenza[1] |
Production company | Produzioni Vega-Star[1] |
| Distributed by | Paris Etoile Film |
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| Country | Italy[1] |
Cast
- Erna Schürer as Ursula
- Beryl Cunningham as Uta
- Antonio Casale as Dr. Henry Duval (Credited as Anthony Vernon)[5]
Production
Cavallone originally developed the script for La salamandre with Sergio Lentati which originally contained more political material.[5] director Alberto Cavallone, relocated to Rome where he worked on television commercials and writing scripts for directors like Duccio Tessari and Nino Zanchin.[5] The film that was shot focused more on erotic content.[5] The film developed was a cheaper production of 28 million Italian lire from first time producer Carlo Maietto.[5]
The film was shot in Northern Africa with interior scenes shot in De Paolis Studios.[5]
Release
Originally titled C'era una bionda (transl. There was a blonde) after the distributor Cidif backed out and was picked up for distribution by Paris Etoile Film.[2] It was distributed theatrically in 26 February 1969 in Italy.[2] The film did well in the Italian box office grossing 500 million Italian lire.[2]
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