The Scorpio Letters (1967)

Joe Christopher, an American ex-cop living in London, helps out British Intelligence following a suicide which sets him on the trail of a blackmailer known only as Scorpio.

Director:

Richard Thorpe

Writers:

Victor Canning (novel), Adrian Spies (screenplay)

Stars:

Alex Cord, Shirley Eaton, Laurence Naismith

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Alex Cord	...	Joe Christopher
Shirley Eaton	...	Phoebe Stewart
Laurence Naismith	...	Burr
Oscar Beregi Jr.	...	Philippe Soriel (Scorpio) (as Oscar Beregi)
Lester Matthews	...	Mr. Harris
Antoinette Bower	...	Terry
Arthur Malet	...	Hinton
Barry Ford	...	Bratter
Émile Genest	...	Garin
Vincent Beck	...	Paul Fretoni
Ilka Windish	...	Miss Gunther
Laurie Main	...	Tyson
Andre Philippe	...	Gian
Harry Raybould	...	Lodel
Danielle De Metz	...	Marie

Storyline

Joe Christopher, an American ex-cop living in London, helps out British Intelligence following a suicide which sets him on the trail of a blackmailer known only as Scorpio.

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Plot Keywords:

spitting on someone | chase | blackmail | blackmail ring | blackmail letter | 

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Genres:

Crime | Thriller

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Did You Know?

Goofs

When Christopher first arrives in Paris he walks past a red British phone box.

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Quotes

Phoebe Stewart: Christopher - is that an American name?
Joe Christopher: [being loaded into an ambulance] Sure! Didn't you ever hear of Columbus?

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Details

Country:

UK USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 February 1967 (USA)

Also Known As:

Skorpionen

Company Credits

Production Co:

MGM Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

120 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1