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The Case of the Scorpion's Tail(1971)
Status: Released
Date: 1971-08-16
63%
90 Votes
Time: 1h 36m
Overview:
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.
Languages: Italian.
Countries:
Italy,
Spain
ProductionCompanies:
Devon Film
Copercines
Movie: The Case of the Scorpion's Tail
Top 10 Billed Cast
George Hilton
Peter Lynch
Anita Strindberg
Cléo Dupont
Alberto de Mendoza
John Stanley
Ida Galli
Lisa Baumer
Janine Reynaud
Lara Florakis
Luigi Pistilli
Inspector Stavros
Tom Felleghy
Mr. Brenton
Luis Barboo
Sharif
Lisa Leonardi
Stewardess
Tomás Picó
George Barnett
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The Case of the Scorpion's Tail Original Italian Trailer (Sergio Martino, 1971)
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