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The Case of the Scorpion's Tail

1819711h 36mSergio Martino
IMDb 6.7

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After her husband dies in a freak plane accident, a woman leaves London for Athens to collect his generous life insurance policy. She soon discovers that others besides herself are keen to get their hands on the money - and are willing to kill for it. Meanwhile, a private investigator arrives to investigate irregularities in the claim, teaming up with a beautiful reporter.

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HotelMaskCorruptionKillingBlackmailDetectiveParanoiaInvestigationMurderMillionaire

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What is The Case of the Scorpion's Tail (1971) about?

After her husband dies in a freak plane accident, a woman leaves London for Athens to collect his generous life insurance policy. She soon discovers that others besides herself are keen to get their hands on the money - and are willing to kill for it. Meanwhile, a private investigator arrives to investigate irregularities in the claim, teaming up with a beautiful reporter.

Who stars in The Case of the Scorpion's Tail?

The Case of the Scorpion's Tail stars George Hilton (Peter Lynch), Anita Strindberg (Cléo Dupont), Alberto de Mendoza (John Stanley), Ida Galli (Lisa Baumer), Janine Reynaud (Lara Florakis). The film was directed by Sergio Martino.

How long is The Case of the Scorpion's Tail?

The Case of the Scorpion's Tail has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1971. It is rated 18.

Is The Case of the Scorpion's Tail worth watching?

The Case of the Scorpion's Tail holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. Fans of Mystery, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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