The Case of the Scorpion's Tail (1971)
La coda dello scorpione
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.
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What is The Case of the Scorpion's Tail 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. The Case of the Scorpion's Tail is a Mystery, Thriller movie, released on 1971-08-16, runtime 96 minutes.
Is The Case of the Scorpion's Tail worth watching?
TMDB users rate The Case of the Scorpion's Tail 6.3 out of 10 from 95 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The Case of the Scorpion's Tail?
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Directed by
Sergio Martino
Cast
- George Hilton as Peter Lynch
- Anita Strindberg as Cléo Dupont
- Alberto de Mendoza as John Stanley
- Ida Galli as Lisa Baumer
- Janine Reynaud as Lara Florakis
- Luigi Pistilli as Inspector Stavros
- Tom Felleghy as Mr. Brenton
- Luis Barboo as Sharif
- Lisa Leonardi as Stewardess
- Tomás Picó as George Barnett
- Fulvio Mingozzi as Kurt Baumer
- Franco Caracciolo as passerby on a bicycle
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