The Case of the Scorpion's Tail
La coda dello scorpione
1971 · 1h 36m · Mystery, Thriller · Italy, Spain · Rated 18 (DE)
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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Sergio MartinoStory by
Eduardo Manzanos6.2Smart score
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blackmailcorruptiondetectivehotelinvestigationkillingmaskmillionairemurderparanoia
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