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The Case of the Scorpion's Tail is a italien film of genre Thriller directed by Sergio Martino released in USA on 16 august 1971 with George Hilton
The Case of the Scorpion's Tail (1971)
La coda dello scorpione
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Add to a movie listReleased in USA 16 august 1971
Length 1h30
Directed by Sergio Martino
OriginItalie
Themes Serial killer films
Rating66%
The Case of the Scorpion's Tail (Italian: La coda dello scorpione) is a 1971 Italian giallo film directed by Sergio Martino.
Synopsis
A widow inherits a small fortune when her husband dies in a freak jet crash. However, before she can escape to a retreat with her secret lover the widow is brutally murdered and the money stolen. Now an insurance investigator and his journalist love interest must figure out exactly who is murdering anyone involved with the late widow and exactly what their vicious vendetta is.Actors
George Hilton
(Peter Lynch)
Alberto de Mendoza
(John Stanley)
Anita Strindberg
(Cléo Dupont)
Ida Galli
(Lisa Baumer)
Luigi Pistilli
(Inspector Stavros)
Tom Felleghy
(Mr. Brenton)
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