Father Matteo· Season 1 · Episode 5
The Scorpion's Strategy
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.
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Guest stars
Francesco Benignoas Detenuto scommettitoreStefania Barcaas PaolaMarco Cavicchiolias Francesco Pascetti
Paolo Bonannias Amico del detenuto scommettitore
Sal Borgeseas Gaetano Serravalle
Gianni Francoas Direttore del carcere
Pietro Fornaciarias Serdelli
Monica Vallerinias MariaValeria Vittias Moglie di Serdelli
Sergio Tardiolias Ispettore del carcere
Ubaldo Lo Prestias Vanni BertolacciCrew
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