The Case of the Scorpion's Tail
1971, Italian. Directed by Sergio Martino.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 96 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Sergio MartinoDirector
- George HiltonPeter Lynch
- Anita StrindbergCléo Dupont
- Alberto de MendozaJohn Stanley
- Ida GalliLisa Baumer
- Janine ReynaudLara Florakis
- Luigi PistilliInspector Stavros
- Tom FelleghyMr. Brenton
- Luis BarbooSharif
- Lisa LeonardiStewardess
- Tomás PicóGeorge Barnett
- Fulvio MingozziKurt Baumer
- Franco Caracciolopasserby on a bicycle
Details
- Released
- 16 August 1971
- Original title
- La coda dello scorpione
- Country
- Italy, Spain
- Written by
- Ernesto Gastaldi, Eduardo Manzanos, Sauro Scavolini
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The Case of the Scorpion's Tail: quick answers
Is The Case of the Scorpion's Tail worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 96 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Case of the Scorpion's Tail?
The Case of the Scorpion's Tail runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Case of the Scorpion's Tail have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Case of the Scorpion's Tail on?
The Case of the Scorpion's Tail isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Case of the Scorpion's Tail?
If you liked The Case of the Scorpion's Tail, try Blood and Black Lace, Rings of Fear, The Fifth Cord.
Who directed The Case of the Scorpion's Tail?
The Case of the Scorpion's Tail (1971) was directed by Sergio Martino and stars George Hilton, Anita Strindberg, Alberto de Mendoza.