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The Case of the Scorpion's Tail
6.3 / 10• 1971• 1h 36m•NR• Italian
MysteryThriller
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
George Hilton
Peter Lynch
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Sergio Martino's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Case of the Scorpion's Tail is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
