The Case of the Scorpion's Tail
Sergio MartinoWhere to watch in the United States: Free: Plex, Plex Channel. Streaming data from JustWatch via TMDB; availability changes.
Cast
George Hilton Anita Strindberg 
Alberto de Mendoza Janine Reynaud Luis Barboo 
Tom Felleghy
Credits
Written by: Eduardo Manzanos
Plot
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.
Sinekatalog’s take
A stylish Italian giallo about an insurance windfall that attracts murderers across Europe. Expect twisty plotting, lush locations and a playful sense of suspense. A good pick for fans of classic thrillers with plenty of red herrings.Sinekatalog’s own editorial review – not a user or critic quote.
Ratings
IMDb: 6.7 / 10 (4,008 votes)
IMDb rating and vote count from the IMDb ratings dataset (October 2026). Scores change over time.
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