EPISODETWThe Wings of the Sphynx2008
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The Wings of the Sphynx
1h 40m episode runtime
From Detective Montalbano
A 100-minute crime episode from Detective Montalbano, Season 7, Episode 2.
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Series Progress: Episode 17 of 2665% Completed
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The naked body of a young woman is discovered on a beach near Vigata. The girl was shot in the face, her identity is unknown and the only clue police have to go on is a butterfly tattoo on her shoulder. Montalbano sets to work trying to establish the girl's identity and investigates possible links between the murder victim and a local charity with connections to the Church. Meanwhile, his relationship with Livia continues to suffer as a result of his poor work/life balance.
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FAQ
How long is The Wings of the Sphynx?
The Wings of the Sphynx runs for 1h 40m for this episode.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of episode is this?
It is tagged under Crime, drama, adaptation, crime drama.
How big is the series commitment?
This series currently shows 26 episodes across 9 seasons, about 43h 32m total.
Episodes (26)
- Mirror Game 1h 52m
- The Spider's Patience 1h 40m
- S01E01 The Snack Thief 1h 40m
- S01E02 The Voice of the Violin 1h 40m
- S02E01 The Shape of Water 1h 40m
- S02E02 The Mystery of the Terracotta Dog 1h 40m
- S03E01 A Trip to Tindari 1h 40m
- S03E02 The Artist's Touch 1h 40m
- S04E01 The Sense of Touch 1h 40m
- S04E02 Montalbano's Croquettes 1h 40m
- S04E03 The Scent of the Night 1h 40m
- S04E04 The Goldfinch and the Cat 1h 40m
- S05E01 Turning Point 1h 40m
- S05E02 Equal Time 1h 40m
- S06E02 The Game of Three Cards 1h 40m
- S07E01 August Heat 1h 40m
- S07E02 The Wings of the Sphynx 1h 40m Viewing
- S07E03 The Track of Sand 1h 40m
- S07E04 Paper Moon 1h 40m
- S08E01 The Potter's Field 1h 40m
- S08E02 The Gull's Dance 1h 40m
- S08E03 Treasure Hunt 1h 40m
- S08E04 The Age of Doubt 1h 40m
- S09E01 Angelica's Smile 1h 40m
- S09E03 A Voice in the Night 1h 40m
- S09E04 A Ray of Light 1h 40m
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