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The Case of the Scorpion's Tail
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Title: The Case of the Scorpion's Tail

Release Date: 16 Aug 1971

Runtime: 1h 36m

Genre: Mystery, Thriller

Director: Devon Film, Copercines

Production Companies: Devon Film, Copercines

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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Average Vote: 6.422 (77 votes)

Cast

  • Peter Lynch: George Hilton
  • Cléo Dupont: Anita Strindberg
  • John Stanley: Alberto de Mendoza
  • Lisa Baumer: Ida Galli
  • Lara Florakis: Janine Reynaud
  • Inspector Stavros: Luigi Pistilli
  • Mr. Brenton: Tom Felleghy
  • Sharif: Luis Barboo
  • Stewardess: Lisa Leonardi
  • George Barnett: Tomás Picó
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