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Death of the Scorpion
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Death of the Scorpion

1976-10-27 · 90 min · ★ 6.3

Crime · Thriller

The film plunges into the intrigue of a love triangle in which is involved a former actress who has a relationship with her husband, a film producer, her lover, the screenwriter of the films he produces and a criminal lawyer.

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Production details

Directors
Gonzalo Herralde
Production companies
Teide, José María Forn Costa, Septiembre P.C.
Countries
Spain
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 36,636

Top Cast

Teresa GimperaTeresa GimperaCarmen
Eusebio PoncelaEusebio PoncelaLuis
Antonio CasasAntonio CasasAndrés
Miguel NarrosMiguel NarrosFernando
Ivonne SentisIvonne SentisIsabel
José María BlancoJosé María BlancoJuan
Josep CastilloJosep CastilloÁlvaro
Jorge BofillDetective
Manuel BronchudMaquillador (uncredited)

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