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?
00:07:30 They're bound to be tapping my phone.
00:14:17 Accompany the lady. Goodbye.
00:19:04 You found out and had him killed!
00:22:01 Goodbye.
00:27:35 who knew the victim here in Athens.
00:29:37 and I believe he was born in these parts.
00:31:23 Don't worry. We've already looked into it.
00:35:04 He'd have changed everything
00:37:18 You enjoy eating here?
00:39:03 they regard the living.
00:44:21 Come quickly! Quickly!
00:49:25 Interpol has nothing to say?
00:51:35 I have absolutely no desire to leave.
00:55:58 Free and happy.
00:59:55 Relax.
01:03:01 Are you from the police?
01:04:52 on your way here!
01:06:41 That was the Evening News.
01:10:41 Kurt Baumer takes out a policy for a million dollars
01:12:15 Is there a radio on your boat?
01:17:19 This definitely changes everything.
01:21:56 He's the murderer. It's Peter Linch!
07:07:03 - Thank you.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed971
Dialogue density10.1 lines / min
First line00:02:43
Final line07:07:03
Production Record
DirectorSergio Martino
LanguageItalian
IMDb votes3,753