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Red Scorpion (1989)

Movie"They think they control him. Think again."
Audience Score
59
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:January 5th, 1989
On DVD & Blu-ray:November 3rd, 1998 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$16,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$4,192,440 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Robert Abramoff, Daniel Sklar, Paul Erickson
Production Companies:Scorpion Film Production, Abramoff Production, Shapiro-Glickenhaus Entertainment

Red Scorpion Collection

This film collection centers on themes of espionage, insurgency, and combating terrorism. Characters face moral dilemmas and geopolitical tensions, often diverging from their original missions. In one film, an undercover agent in Africa switches sides to protect a revolutionary, while another film features elite infiltrators stopping a violent right-wing militia. These films explore the complexities of morality, politics, and human behavior. They offer action-packed sequences and thrilling adventures, with shifting loyalties and undercover operations. Acclaimed for nuanced storytelling, exceptional acting, and impressive cinematography, this collection appeals to fans of intense thrill rides and thought-provoking narratives.