An Italian policeman investigates a series of murders involving people in prominent positions. Left behind at each murder scene is a drawing of a salamander. The policeman begins to suspect these murders are linked to a plot to seize control of the government.

• Opera Film Produzione
• ITC Entertainment
• Franco Nero
• Anthony Quinn
• Martin Balsam
• Claudia Cardinale
• Sybil Danning
• Christopher Lee
• Cleavon Little
• Paul L. Smith