Le salamandre
Cavallone originally developed the script for "La salamandre" with Sergio Lentati which originally contained more political material. director Alberto Cavallone, relocated to Rome where he worked on television commercials and writing scripts for directors like Duccio Tessari and Nino Zanchin. The film that was shot focused more on erotic content. The film developed was a cheaper production of 28 million Italian lire from first time producer Carlo Maietto. The film was shot in Northern Africa with interior scenes shot in De Paolis Studios. Originally titled "C'era una bionda" () after the distributor Cidif backed out and was picked up for distribution by Paris Etoile Film. It was distributed theatrically in 26 February 1969 in Italy. The film did well in the Italian box office grossing 500 million Italian lire.
Production
Le salamandre () is a 1969 Italian film directed by Alberto Cavallone.