The Case of the Scorpion’s Tail (1971)

Directed by Sergio Martino · Cinematography by Emilio Foriscot

95 min55 frames

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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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