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The Case of the Scorpion's Tail (1971)

  • Mystery
  • Thriller

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.

Rating
6.3 / 10 (95 votes)
Release date
August 16, 1971
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
Italian
Director
Sergio Martino
Status
Released
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