Scorpio (1973)
Cross is an old hand at the CIA who often teams up with Frenchman Jean “Scorpio” Laurier, a gifted freelance operative. After their last mission together, the CIA orders Scorpio to eliminate Cross, leaving him no choice but to obey.
Director: Michael Winner
Genre: Action, Thriller
Runtime: 114 min
Release Date: April 11, 1973
Cast
- Burt Lancaster - Cross
- Alain Delon - Jean 'Scorpio' Laurier
- Paul Scofield - Sergei Zharkov
- John Colicos - McLeod
- Gayle Hunnicutt - Susan
- J.D. Cannon - Filchock
- Joanne Linville - Sarah Cross
- Mel Stewart - Pick
- Vladek Sheybal - Zemetkin
- Mary Maude - Anne Laurier
Screenplay
- David W. Rintels (Story)
- David W. Rintels (Screenplay)
- Gerald Wilson (Screenplay)
Music: Jerry Fielding
Cinematography: Robert Paynter
Editing: Michael Winner
Production: The Mirisch Company, Scimitar Productions, United Artists
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Français, Deutsch
Original Language: en
Keywords
central intelligence agency (cia), washington dc, usa, cold war, kgb, political assassination, vienna, austria, safe house, operative, hired killer, langley virginia, international manhunt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Scorpio about?
- Cross is an old hand at the CIA who often teams up with Frenchman Jean “Scorpio” Laurier, a gifted freelance operative. After their last mission together, the CIA orders Scorpio to eliminate Cross, leaving him no choice but to obey.
- Who directed Scorpio?
- Scorpio was directed by Michael Winner.
- Who stars in Scorpio?
- Scorpio stars Burt Lancaster, Alain Delon, Paul Scofield, John Colicos, Gayle Hunnicutt, J.D. Cannon.
- How long is Scorpio?
- Scorpio has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
- What genre is Scorpio?
- Scorpio is a Action, Thriller film.
- Where was Scorpio produced?
- Scorpio was produced in United States of America.