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Father Matteo S1E5 — The Scorpion's Strategy
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Father Matteo•Season 1•Episode 5

The Scorpion's Strategy

7.6/10 · 31 votesJan 21, 200047 min

Ranked #14 of 16 in Season 1•−0.1 vs season avg

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An inmate is killed in jail. Suspicion falls on a prisoner who claims to be not guilty, although his fingerprints were found on the murder weapon. A scorpion fight, organized by the citizens, points Don Matteo in the right direction.

Directed byEnrico Oldoini
Written byCarlo Mazzotta
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Terence Hill

Terence Hill

Don Matteo

Nino Frassica

Nino Frassica

Maresciallo Nino Cecchini

Nathalie Guetta

Nathalie Guetta

Natalina Diotallevi

Francesco Scali

Francesco Scali

Pippo Gimignani-Zarfati

Flavio Insinna

Flavio Insinna

Flavio Anceschi

Gastone Moschin

Gastone Moschin

Vescovo

P

Pietro Pulcini

Piero Ghisoni

Valerio Santoro

Valerio Santoro

Lauro

Mauro Pirovano

Mauro Pirovano

Giovanni Della Valle

Evelina Gori

Evelina Gori

Nonna Elide

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Carlo Mazzotta

Carlo Mazzotta

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Enrico Oldoini

Enrico Oldoini

Director

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Fabrizio Lucci

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"The Scorpion's Strategy" is episode 5 of Father Matteo season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 31 votes, ranking #14 of 16 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Enrico Oldoini and written by Carlo Mazzotta, it aired on January 21, 2000.

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