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.
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Scorpio
Action · Thriller · 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.
Movie details
Scorpio
1973 Action · Thriller 1h 54m
Critical arithmetic
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TMDB
6.2 / 10
Community rating
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.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Scorpio?
For the defence
The Adrenaline Seeker
“If it slows down, you check your phone.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Michael Winner
Written by
David W. Rintels · Gerald Wilson
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
Court is in session
Put Scorpio on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
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.