Red Scorpion
They think they control him. Think again.
Rating: 6.0 out of 10TMDB(323 votes)
Overview
A Soviet commando is sent to eliminate a rebel leader in Africa. Soon he finds himself doubting his mission.
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Box office
Grossed $4.19M worldwide against a $16M budget
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Filming locations
Filmed in Namibia
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Setting
Set in South Africa
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Sequels
Followed by Red Scorpion 2
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Collection
Part of Red Scorpion Collection
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Music
Music by Jay Chattaway
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Cinematography
Cinematography by João R. Fernandes
Details
- Director
- Writers
- Arne OlsenScreenplay, Story
- Robert AbramoffStory
- Jack AbramoffStory
- Status
- Released
- Release date
- December 24, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Budget
- $16M
- Revenue
- $4.2M
- Countries
- Namibia, South Africa, United States of America
- Collection
- Red Scorpion Collection
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In the United States
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Cast
Dolph LundgrenLt. Nikolai Rachenko
M. Emmet WalshDewey Ferguson
Al WhiteKallunda Kintash
T. P. McKennaGeneral Vortek
Carmen ArgenzianoColonel Zayas
Alex ColonSgt. Mendez
Brion JamesKrasnov- Ruben NthodiAngo Sundata
- Vusi DibakwaneGuerilla Officer
- James MthobaGuerilla Officer
- Dinky MotsemmeGuerilla Officer
Ernest NdhlovuGuerilla Guard- Thapelo MofokengGuerilla
- Mxolisi HulanaGuerilla
Nicky RebeloOccupation Officer- Drummond MaraisOccupation Officer
- Charles ComynOccupation Officer
Tullio MonetaOccupation Soldier
Jurgen HellbergOccupation Sergeant
Graham ClarkeSoldier
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