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Red Scorpion

  • 1988
  • R
  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
5.2/10
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Dolph Lundgren in Red Scorpion (1988)
A Spetsnaz commando is sent on a covert mission by his Soviet superiors to infiltrate a rebel army and assassinate its leader.
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A Spetsnaz commando is sent on a covert mission by his Soviet superiors to infiltrate a rebel army and assassinate its leader.A Spetsnaz commando is sent on a covert mission by his Soviet superiors to infiltrate a rebel army and assassinate its leader.A Spetsnaz commando is sent on a covert mission by his Soviet superiors to infiltrate a rebel army and assassinate its leader.

  • Director
    • Joseph Zito
  • Writers
    • Robert Abramoff
    • Jack Abramoff
    • Arne Olsen
  • Stars
    • Dolph Lundgren
    • M. Emmet Walsh
    • Al White
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    5.2/10
    10K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Joseph Zito
    • Writers
      • Robert Abramoff
      • Jack Abramoff
      • Arne Olsen
    • Stars
      • Dolph Lundgren
      • M. Emmet Walsh
      • Al White
    • 76User reviews
    • 75Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    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
    • Col. Zayas
    Alex Colon
    Alex Colon
    • Mendez
    Brion James
    Brion James
    • Sgt. Krasnov
    Ruben Nthodi
    • Ango Sundata
    Vusi Dibakwane
    • Guerilla Officer
    • (as Vuzi Dibukwana)
    James Mthoba
    • Guerilla Officer
    Dinky Motsemme
    • Guerilla Officer
    Ernest Ndlovu
    • Guerilla Guard…
    Thapelo Mofokeng
    • Guerilla
    • (as Thapeld Mofokeng)
    Mxolisi Hulana
    • Guerilla
    Nicky Rebelo
    Nicky Rebelo
    • Occupation Officer
    Drummond Marais
    • Occupation Officer
    Charles Comyn
    • Occupation Officer
    Tullio Moneta
    • Occupation Soldier
    • (as Tulio Moneta)
    • Director
      • Joseph Zito
    • Writers
      • Robert Abramoff
      • Jack Abramoff
      • Arne Olsen
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The filmmakers used a real bushmen tribe and Regopstaan was their 95-year-old leader who only agreed to be in the movie if his tribe could follow him everywhere.
    • Goofs
      When Lt. Nikolai Rachenko is lifting the truck out of the ground in the final battle, he props his gun up leaning on the truck. As he lifts, the gun noticeably slides off; in the next shot, it's standing up again.
    • Quotes

      Dewey Ferguson: Man, what I'd give for a bacon-cheeseburger right now. Wash it down with an icecold glass of beer. Fuckin' A.

      Kallunda: When we arrive at Porto Silva, there will be a celebration, and much feasting. Beer too.

      Dewey Ferguson: Fuckin' A!

      Lt. Nikolai: Do the americans all swear so much as you do?

      Dewey Ferguson: As a matter of fact, in America, an american can swear whenever, wherever, however much he or she fuckin' well pleases! It's a little something we call freedom of speech, which I'm sure you russians aren't real familiar with!

      Lt. Nikolai: We are free to swear.

      Dewey Ferguson: Well yippee dee *fuck*! Guess I've got you bastards figured out totally wrong after all! I'll take the first watch. Shit!

      [He walks away]

      Dewey Ferguson: Shit! Shit! Shit!

      Lt. Nikolai: Noisy little fuck.

    • Crazy credits
      Sound effects of various weapons firing and exploding are heard over the Little Richard song the plays during the closing credits.
    • Alternate versions
      To secure a FSK-18 rating, the German video release is cut in two scenes. The first cut was made at the torture scene not showing a needle stab in the neck of the victim. The second cut was made, where Dolph Lundgren shoots off the arm of a Cuban soldier. Since being removed from the index list in 2011, current German video releases since then are now completely uncensored.
    • Connections
      Edited into The Cyprus Tigers (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Jenny, Jenny
      Performed by Little Richard
      Words & Music by Enotris Johnson (as Johnson) & Little Richard (as Penniman)
      Courtesy of Specialty Records

    User reviews76

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    One of Dolph's lamer earlier features

    STAR RATING:*****Unmissable****Very Good***Okay**You Could Go Out For A Meal Instead*Avoid At All Costs

    Directed by Missing In Action's Josepth Zito,this has Lundgren as Russian killing machine Nikolai,sent to Africa to take out an anti-communist rebel leader,only to suffer a conscience attack and take sides with his innocent,poverty stricken targets.Sure,there may be a lot of action packed explosions and gunfights between the middle and the end,but frankly,with a plot this slumberous and tackily put together,even the most dedicated action fan is likely to not care.**
    • wellthatswhatithinkanyway
    • Mar 27, 2001
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • April 19, 1989 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • South Africa
      • Namibia
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
    • Also known as
      • Червоний скорпіон
    • Filming locations
      • Namibia
    • Production companies
      • Abramoff Production
      • Scorpion Film Production
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $16,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,192,440
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,972,994
      • Apr 23, 1989
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,192,440
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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