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The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior

  • Video
  • 20082008
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
3.8/10
14K
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Michael Copon, Karen David, Randy Couture, and Natalie Becker in The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (2008)
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After witnessing his father's murder by the hand of the ruthless General Sargon, Mathayus travels to the Underworld to retrieve the enchanted Sword of Damocles from the dark deity, Astarte. ... Read allAfter witnessing his father's murder by the hand of the ruthless General Sargon, Mathayus travels to the Underworld to retrieve the enchanted Sword of Damocles from the dark deity, Astarte. Can he thwart the usurper's megalomaniac vision?After witnessing his father's murder by the hand of the ruthless General Sargon, Mathayus travels to the Underworld to retrieve the enchanted Sword of Damocles from the dark deity, Astarte. Can he thwart the usurper's megalomaniac vision?

IMDb RATING
3.8/10
14K
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  • Director
    • Russell Mulcahy
  • Writers
    • Randall McCormick
    • Stephen Sommers
  • Stars
    • Michael Copon
    • Karen David
    • Simon Quarterman
Top credits
  • Director
    • Russell Mulcahy
  • Writers
    • Randall McCormick
    • Stephen Sommers
  • Stars
    • Michael Copon
    • Karen David
    • Simon Quarterman
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    • 57User reviews
    • 41Critic reviews
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    The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior
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    Randy Couture in The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (2008)
    Randy Couture in The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (2008)
    Michael Copon in The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (2008)
    Michael Copon, Simon Quarterman, Tom Wu, and Karen David in The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (2008)
    Karen David in The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (2008)
    Natalie Becker in The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (2008)
    Michael Copon in The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (2008)
    Natalie Becker in The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (2008)
    Michael Copon and Randy Couture in The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (2008)
    Randy Couture in The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (2008)
    Michael Copon, Karen David, Randy Couture, and Natalie Becker in The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (2008)
    Michael Copon, Karen David, Randy Couture, and Natalie Becker in The Scorpion King 2: Rise of a Warrior (2008)

    Top cast

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    Michael Copon
    Michael Copon
    • Mathayusas Mathayus
    Karen David
    Karen David
    • Laylaas Layla
    Simon Quarterman
    Simon Quarterman
    • Arias Ari
    Tom Wu
    Tom Wu
    • Fongas Fong
    Andreas Wisniewski
    Andreas Wisniewski
    • Polluxas Pollux
    Randy Couture
    Randy Couture
    • Sargonas Sargon
    Natalie Becker
    Natalie Becker
    • Astarteas Astarte
    Jeremy Crutchley
    Jeremy Crutchley
    • Baldoas Baldo
    Shane Manie
    • Jesupas Jesup
    Peter Butler
    Peter Butler
    • Ashuras Ashur
    Chase Agulhas
    • Young Noahas Young Noah
    • (as Chase Aghulas)
    Pierre Marais
    Pierre Marais
    • Young Mathayusas Young Mathayus
    Warrick Grier
    • General Abalgamashas General Abalgamash
    Terry Norton
    • Inannaas Inanna
    Az Abrahams
    • King Hammurabias King Hammurabi
    Abbie Maybanks
    • Young Laylaas Young Layla
    Raffaele Sabatini
    • Ticket Selleras Ticket Seller
    • (as Raphaele Sabatini)
    Marion Holm
    • Angry Womanas Angry Woman
    • Director
      • Russell Mulcahy
    • Writers
      • Randall McCormick
      • Stephen Sommers(character) (uncredited)
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    Storyline

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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, 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. —KGF Vissers
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    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Fantasy
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for violence, and sexual content including references
    • Parents guide

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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 (2002), which is a prequel to The Mummy Returns (2001), which is a sequel to The Mummy (1999) which can be considered as a loose remake of The Mummy (1932).
    • Goofs
      In the boat to Egypt scene, Layla says "...everyone should see the Pyramids..." In the narration of the original Scorpion King film, the time line is set "...before the Pyramids..."
    • Quotes

      Astarte: Scratch any hero, Mathayus, and you will find a monster lurking inside.

    • Connections
      Featured in Fight Like an Akkadian: Black Scorpion Training Camp (2008)

    User reviews57

    Review
    Top review
    2/10
    Not bad...Not good...Just something to watch
    Well, with the amount of glorification that this movie received on TV previews, I had high expectations for it. The truth of the matter is though, it wasn't at all what I expected it to be. The acting was extensively wooden and bland. The action sequences were laughable and in some cases unbelievable. The story was unnecessary and it had nothing to do with the first installment. Character development was non-existent, and all-in-all, it was just a boring movie. So I'd suggest avoiding this one. The first Scorpian King was 100x better than this, and even that wasn't spectacular. If you must see it then I'd suggest renting it. To me, it was just a movie that seems like it should be on the Sci-fi channel.
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    • Aug 22, 2008

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 19, 2008 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • South Africa
      • Germany
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Scorpion King: Rise of a Warrior
    • Filming locations
      • Atlantis, Western Cape, South Africa
    • Production companies
      • Universal Pictures
      • ApolloMovie Beteiligungs
      • Film Afrika Worldwide
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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