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The Case of the Scorpion's Tail

The Case of the Scorpion's Tail

19716.31h 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.

Directed by Sergio Martino
Written by Ernesto Gastaldi, Eduardo Manzanos, Sauro Scavolini
Produced by Luciano Martino
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Top Cast

George Hilton

George Hilton

Peter Lynch

Anita Strindberg

Anita Strindberg

Cléo Dupont

Alberto de Mendoza

Alberto de Mendoza

John Stanley

Ida Galli

Ida Galli

Lisa Baumer

Janine Reynaud

Janine Reynaud

Lara Florakis

Luigi Pistilli

Luigi Pistilli

Inspector Stavros

Tom Felleghy

Tom Felleghy

Mr. Brenton

Luis Barboo

Luis Barboo

Sharif

Lisa Leonardi

Lisa Leonardi

Stewardess

Tomás Picó

Tomás Picó

George Barnett

Themes & Keywords

hotelmaskcorruptionkillingblackmaildetectiveparanoiainvestigationmurdermillionaire

About The Case of the Scorpion's Tail

The Case of the Scorpion's Tail is a mystery, thriller film released in 1971 exploring themes of hotel, mask, corruption, killing, blackmail, detective. Directed by Sergio Martino, it stars George Hilton, Anita Strindberg, Alberto de Mendoza. 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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