The Case of the Scorpion's Tail (1971)
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.
Director: Sergio Martino
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: August 16, 1971
Cast
- George Hilton - Peter Lynch
- 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
- Lisa Leonardi - Stewardess
- Tomás Picó - George Barnett
Screenplay
- Ernesto Gastaldi (Screenplay)
- Eduardo Manzanos (Screenplay)
- Sauro Scavolini (Screenplay)
- Lewis E. Ciannelli (Dialogue)
- Eduardo Manzanos (Story)
Music: Bruno Nicolai
Cinematography: Emilio Foriscot
Editing: Eugenio Alabiso
Production: Devon Film, Copercines
Country: Italy, Spain
Language: Italiano
Original Language: it
Themes
Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Anonymous Tip and the Shadowy Killer, Cold Case Reopened: The New Clue
Keywords
hotel, mask, corruption, killing, blackmail, detective, paranoia, investigation, murder, millionaire
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Case of the Scorpion's Tail?
- The Case of the Scorpion's Tail was directed by Sergio Martino.
- Who stars in The Case of the Scorpion's Tail?
- The Case of the Scorpion's Tail stars George Hilton, Anita Strindberg, Alberto de Mendoza, Ida Galli, Janine Reynaud, Luigi Pistilli.
- How long is The Case of the Scorpion's Tail?
- The Case of the Scorpion's Tail has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Case of the Scorpion's Tail?
- The Case of the Scorpion's Tail is a Mystery, Thriller film.
- Where was The Case of the Scorpion's Tail produced?
- The Case of the Scorpion's Tail was produced in Italy, Spain.
- What are the themes of The Case of the Scorpion's Tail?
- The themes of The Case of the Scorpion's Tail include: Murder Investigation and Whodunit, Serial Murder Clue Hunt, Copycat Serial Killer and the Puzzle, Anonymous Tip and the Shadowy Killer, Cold Case Reopened: The New Clue.