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Red Scorpion

1988 · 105 min

A gritty, muscular Cold War action ride with desert vistas, brutal fights, and a lone warrior's change of heart.

Directed by
Joseph Zito
Genres
Adventure, Action, War
Tagline
They think they control him. Think again.
Overview
A Soviet commando is sent to eliminate a rebel leader in Africa. Soon he finds himself doubting his mission.

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Directed by
Joseph Zito
Genres
Adventure, Action, War
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • war
  • betrayal
  • revenge
  • freedom
  • redemption
Places
  • wilderness
  • military
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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ScaleValue0 to 10
Action8
Horror2
Humour2
Realism5
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity3
Emotional weight4

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  1. Red ScorpionMovie · 1988 This title
  2. Red Scorpion 2Movie · 1995

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Genres
adventure, action, war
Directed by
Joseph Zito
Written by
Arne Olsen
Starring
Dolph Lundgren, M. Emmet Walsh, Al White, T. P. McKenna, Carmen Argenziano, Alex Colon, Brion James, Ruben Nthodi
Music
Jay Chattaway
Cinematography
João Fernandes
Runtime
105 min
Country
Namibia, South Africa, United States of America
Languages
English, Italian

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