Red Scorpion

Where to Watch Red Scorpion (1988) (Legally)

They think they control him. Think again.
Dec 24, 1988 NA 105 min R
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308 votes
Adventure Action War
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Planning a movie night? This is a spoiler-free snapshot of “ (1988).

Genre-wise, it leans into Adventure, Action, War, with a runtime around 105 minutes.

Cast highlights include Dolph Lundgren, M. Emmet Walsh, Al White, T. P. McKenna.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

cold war, traitor, mission of murder, uprising, revenge, agent, spetsnaz

Official trailer

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Plot

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

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Main cast

Dolph Lundgren
Dolph Lundgren
as Lt. Nikolai Rachenko
M. Emmet Walsh
M. Emmet Walsh
as Dewey Ferguson
Al White
Al White
as Kallunda Kintash
T. P. McKenna
T. P. McKenna
as General Vortek
Carmen Argenziano
Carmen Argenziano
as Colonel Zayas
Alex Colon
Alex Colon
as Sgt. Mendez
Brion James
Brion James
as Krasnov
Ruben Nthodi
Ruben Nthodi
as Ango Sundata
Vusi Dibakwane
Vusi Dibakwane
as Guerilla Officer
James Mthoba
James Mthoba
as Guerilla Officer