Red Scorpion
"They think they control him. Think again."
Originally released in 1988. Red Scorpion is a adventure/action film. directed by Joseph Zito.
Starring Dolph Lundgren, M. Emmet Walsh, and Al White
Synopsis
A Soviet commando is sent to eliminate a rebel leader in Africa. Soon he finds himself doubting his mission and his loyalty.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 24, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 45m
105 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (295 votes)
Budget
$16M
Production budget
Box Office
$4.2M
0.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Namibia
+ 2 more
Director
Top Cast
Dolph Lundgren
as Lt. Nikolai Rachenko
M. Emmet Walsh
as Dewey Ferguson
Al White
as Kallunda Kintash
T. P. McKenna
as General Vortek
Carmen Argenziano
as Colonel Zayas
Alex Colon
as Sgt. Mendez
Brion James
as Krasnov
Ruben Nthodi
as Ango Sundata
Vusi Dibakwane
as Guerilla Officer
James Mthoba
as Guerilla Officer
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $16,000,000
- Revenue
- $4,192,440
Production Companies
- Scorpion Film Production
- Abramoff Production
- Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment
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.
How long is Red Scorpion?
Red Scorpion has a runtime of 1 hours and 45 minutes (105 minutes total).
When was Red Scorpion released?
Red Scorpion was released on December 24, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Red Scorpion?
The main cast of Red Scorpion includes Dolph Lundgren, M. Emmet Walsh, Al White, T. P. McKenna, Carmen Argenziano.
Is Red Scorpion worth watching?
Red Scorpion has a user rating of 5.9/10 based on 295 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.