Red Scorpion (1988)
They think they control him. Think again.
A Soviet commando is sent to eliminate a rebel leader in Africa. Soon he finds himself doubting his mission and his loyalty.
Director: Joseph Zito
Genre: Adventure, Action, War
Runtime: 105 min
Release Date: December 24, 1988
Cast
- Dolph Lundgren - Lt. Nikolai Rachenko
- M. Emmet Walsh - Dewey Ferguson
- Al White - Kallunda Kintash
- T. P. McKenna - General Vortek
- Carmen Argenziano - Colonel Zayas
- Alex Colon - Sgt. Mendez
- Brion James - Krasnov
- Ruben Nthodi - Ango Sundata
- Vusi Dibakwane - Guerilla Officer
- James Mthoba - Guerilla Officer
Screenplay
- Arne Olsen (Screenplay)
- Robert Abramoff (Story)
- Jack Abramoff (Story)
- Arne Olsen (Story)
Music: Jay Chattaway
Cinematography: João Fernandes
Editing: Daniel Loewenthal
Production: Scorpion Film Production, Abramoff Production, Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment
Country: Namibia, South Africa, United States of America
Language: English, Italiano
Budget: $16M
Box Office: $4M
Original Language: en
Keywords
cold war, traitor, mission of murder, uprising, revenge, agent, spetsnaz
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Red Scorpion about?
- A Soviet commando is sent to eliminate a rebel leader in Africa. Soon he finds himself doubting his mission and his loyalty.
- Who directed Red Scorpion?
- Red Scorpion was directed by Joseph Zito.
- Who stars in Red Scorpion?
- Red Scorpion stars Dolph Lundgren, M. Emmet Walsh, Al White, T. P. McKenna, Carmen Argenziano, Alex Colon.
- How long is Red Scorpion?
- Red Scorpion has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Red Scorpion?
- Red Scorpion is a Adventure, Action, War film.
- What is the budget of Red Scorpion?
- Red Scorpion had a budget of $16M.
- How much did Red Scorpion gross?
- Red Scorpion grossed $4M worldwide.
- Where was Red Scorpion produced?
- Red Scorpion was produced in Namibia, South Africa, United States of America.