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Red Scorpion (1988)

R 105 min  -  Action | Adventure  -   21 April 1989 (USA)
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A Russian KGB agent is sent to Africa to kill an anti-Communist black revolutionary. However, he has... See full summary »

Director:

Joseph Zito

Writers:

Jack Abramoff (story), Robert Abramoff (story), and 2 more credits »
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dolph Lundgren ...
Lt. Nikolai Rachenko
M. Emmet Walsh ...
Dewey Ferguson
Al White ...
Kallunda Kintash
T.P. McKenna ...
General Vortek
Carmen Argenziano ...
Colonel Zayas
Alex Colon Alex Colon ...
Sgt. Mendez
Brion James ...
Krasnov
Ruben Nthodi Ruben Nthodi ...
Ango Sundata
Vuzi Dibukwana Vuzi Dibukwana ...
Guerilla Officer
James Mthoba James Mthoba ...
Guerilla Officer
Dinky Motsemme Dinky Motsemme ...
Guerilla Officer
Ernest Ndhlovu Ernest Ndhlovu ...
Guerilla Guard & Guerilla (as Ernest Ndlovu)
Thapelo Mofokeng Thapelo Mofokeng ...
Guerilla (as Thapeld Mofokeng)
Mxolisi Hulana Mxolisi Hulana ...
Guerilla
Nicky Rebello Nicky Rebello ...
Occupation Officer (as Nicky Rebelo)
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Storyline

A Russian KGB agent is sent to Africa to kill an anti-Communist black revolutionary. However, he has a change of heart when he sees how the Russians and their Cuban allies are killing and repressing the locals, so he switches sides and helps the rebels. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com  

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Plot Keywords:

Russian | Agent | Showdown | Tribe | Anti Communist  | See more »

Taglines:

He's a human killing machine. Taught to stalk. Trained to kill. Programmed to destroy. He's played by their rules... Until now. See more »

Genres:

Action | Adventure

Parents Guide:

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Details

Country:

South Africa | USA | Namibia

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Red Exterminator See more »

Filming Locations:

Namibia

Box Office

Budget:

$16,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$1,972,994 (USA) (23 April 1989) (1 Screen)

Gross:

$4,192,440 (USA)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

 | Germany: (cut version)  | France: (cinema release)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Trivia

At one point, funding for the film was pulled, leaving the cast and crew stuck in Johannesburg for three months while they waited for the film's budget to be reclaimed. The film was shot in South Africa, thereby breaking an international boycott against the country for its practice of apartheid. Warner Bros., who had a negative pick up deal, pulled out from distribution. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: When Lt. Nikolai Rachenko is lifting the truck out of the ground in the final battle be props his gun up leaning on the truck. As he lifts, you can notice the gun sliding off; and in the next shot, its back standing up. See more »

Quotes

Colonel Zayas: Are you out of your mind?
Lt. Nikolai: No. Just out of bullets.
[Burps]
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Soundtracks

"Uyandibiza"
Performed by Amampondo
Words & Music by Mzoxolo Plaktjles
Courtesy of Claremont Records See more »