The Case of the Scorpion's Tail
1971 · 96 MIN · IMDB 6.7 · 3,753 VOTES · DIR. Sergio Martino
Overview
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.
Dialogue Timeline — 971 lines
A SAMPLE ACROSS THE RUNTIME — EVERY LINE IS SEARCHABLE
00:02:43 Hello?
00:07:28 I'm calling from outside.
00:14:09 - Here it is, sign here. ...425, fourth floor.
00:18:56 But you will listen to me, and how!
00:21:43 Thank you.
00:27:20 Cover her.
00:29:15 - Remember Plato? - Vaguely.
00:31:02 also knows what happened to the plane.
00:34:48 those techniques any more, Peter.
00:36:54 This is the first time a "subject"
00:38:31 Why did she suddenly decide to leave for Tokyo?
00:40:54 We should have eliminated Lisa immediately.
00:48:47 Lara Florakis:
00:50:55 Yes, but it won't be easy to catch him.
00:54:25 He's right. I left the car in front of the entrance.
00:58:58 Let me have a look... it's not serious.
01:01:37 Calm down. Cleo's not dead in any case
01:03:57 Get them to leave a copy for Mr Linch at reception.
01:05:54 If you're finished with your absurdities Mr Linch...
01:08:04 A brilliant show just like this country
01:11:22 he could see in Cleo either.
01:13:53 See, you're learning how to live.
01:20:29 so I was forced to put the money in a safe place.
01:27:31 Cleo!
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed971
Dialogue density10.1 lines / min
First line00:02:43
Final line01:27:31
Production Record
DirectorSergio Martino
LanguageItalian
IMDb votes3,753