The Case of the Scorpion's Tail
Aug 16 1971
•2h 36m
•Mystery, Thriller
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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George Hilton
Peter Lynch
Anita Strindberg
Cléo Dupont
Alberto de Mendoza
John Stanley
Ida Galli
Lisa Baumer
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