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The Scorpion King: Rise of a Warrior (Video 2008)

PG_13 109 min  -  Action | Adventure | Fantasy  -   19 August 2008 (USA)
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In Ancient Akkad, Mathayus grows up as the proud son of Ashur, a captain in the world-renowned military corps of Black Scorpions... See full summary »

Director:

Russell Mulcahy

Writers:

Randall McCormick, Stephen Sommers (character)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Copon ...
Karen David ...
Simon Quarterman ...
Ari
Tom Wu ...
Fong
Andreas Wisniewski Andreas Wisniewski ...
Randy Couture ...
Natalie Becker ...
Astarte
Jeremy Crutchley ...
Baldo
Shane Manie Shane Manie ...
Peter Butler Peter Butler ...
Ashur
Chase Agulhas Chase Agulhas ...
Young Noah
Pierre Marais Pierre Marais ...
Warrick Grier ...
General Abalgamash
Terry Norton Terry Norton ...
Inanna
Az Abrahams Az Abrahams ...
King Hammurabi
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Storyline

In Ancient Akkad, Mathayus grows up as the proud son of Ashur, a captain in the world-renowned military corps of Black Scorpions, first-rate bodyguards, most of which are sent to courts wide away. By objecting to young Mathayus joining the corps, Ashur incurs the undying enmity of ruthless generalissimo Sargon, gets killed and the orphaned knave is shipped off to a desolate training camp for six years by king Hammurabi's clemency. When he returns as a Black Scorpio, Sargon has bloodily seized the throne and demands cruel proof of blind loyalty. Mathayus refuses, becoming a chased hero. With youth friends, the resourceful Greek Pollux and various mercenary warriors, he embarks on a daring quest to obtain a legendary sword from Sargon's magical ally, the war-goddess Astarte. Written by KGF Vissers  

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Plot Keywords:

Greek | Scorpion | Mercenary | Hero | Training  | See more »

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See how the legend of The Scorpion King began!

Genres:

Action | Adventure | Fantasy

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for violence, and sexual content including references See all certifications »

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USA | South Africa | Germany

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Scorpion King - Aufstieg eines Kriegers See more »

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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1
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Trivia

This film is a prequel to a prequel of a sequel of a remake. That is, it is the prequel to The Scorpion King, which is a prequel to The Mummy Returns, which is a sequel to The Mummy which is a remake of The Mummy. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: As Mathayus is asking for his ticket to Egypt, his cloak moves and a modern Celtic design tattoo is visible on his upper left arm/shoulder. See more »

Quotes

[last lines]
Ari: But the truth of the matter was Mathayus did have a fondness for battles and killing. And though he loved Layla, the blood of a warrior and the scorpion's dark venom still coursed through his veins. It would drive him out into the wide world for further adventures and further battles until one day perhaps he would return to become the Scorpion King. That is the subject for another tale.
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Connections

References Dracula (1992) See more »