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Red Scorpion

Red Scorpion

Adventure · Action · War · 1988

A Soviet commando is sent to eliminate a rebel leader in Africa. Soon he finds himself doubting his mission.

Movie details

Red Scorpion

“They think they control him. Think again.”

1988 Adventure · Action · War 1h 45m

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6.0 / 10

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A Soviet commando is sent to eliminate a rebel leader in Africa. Soon he finds himself doubting his mission.

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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Joseph Zito

Written by

Arne Olsen · Robert Abramoff · Jack Abramoff

Dolph Lundgren

Dolph Lundgren

Lt. Nikolai Rachenko

M. Emmet Walsh

M. Emmet Walsh

Dewey Ferguson

Al White

Al White

Kallunda Kintash

T. P. McKenna

T. P. McKenna

General Vortek

Carmen Argenziano

Carmen Argenziano

Colonel Zayas

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Alex Colon

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Brion James

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Court is in session

Put Red Scorpion on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.