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The Scorpio Letters (1967)

| Crime , Thriller | TV Movie 19 February 1967
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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 | See full cast & crew »
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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 Barry Ford ... Bratter
Émile Genest ... Garin
Vincent Beck Vincent Beck ... Paul Fretoni
Ilka Windish Ilka Windish ... Miss Gunther
Laurie Main ... Tyson
Andre Philippe Andre Philippe ... Gian
Harry Raybould Harry Raybould ... Lodel
Danielle De Metz ... Marie
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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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spitting on someone | chase | blackmail | blackmail ring | blackmail letter | See All (26) »

Genres:

Crime | Thriller

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Details

Country:

UK | USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

19 February 1967 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Skorpionen See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

MGM Television See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Metrocolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Goofs

The ticket machines being worn by the London bus conductresses are both upside down. See more »

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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