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Red Scorpion is a 1988 American action film starring Dolph Lundgren and directed by Joseph Zito. Lundgren appears as a Soviet special forces ("Spetsnaz") operative sent to assassinate an anti-communist rebel leader in Africa, only to side with the rebels. It was produced by lobbyist Jack Abramoff and controversially filmed in South West Africa with the support of the apartheid-era South African government. The film was released in the United States on April 21, 1989. It is the first installment in the Red Scorpion film series.
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1988 · 1h 45m · Adventure · Action · War
TMDB 6.0/10 (316 votes)
A Soviet commando is sent to eliminate a rebel leader in Africa. Soon he finds himself doubting his mission.
Directed by Joseph Zito
Box office $4M worldwide
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Joseph ZitoDirector
Dolph Lundgrenas Lt. Nikolai Rachenko
M. Emmet Walshas Dewey Ferguson
Al Whiteas Kallunda Kintash
T. P. McKennaas General Vortek
Carmen Argenzianoas Colonel Zayas
Alex Colonas Sgt. Mendez
Brion Jamesas KrasnovRRuben Nthodias Ango SundataVVusi Dibakwaneas Guerilla OfficerJJames Mthobaas Guerilla OfficerDDinky Motsemmeas Guerilla Officer
Ernest Ndhlovuas Guerilla GuardTThapelo Mofokengas GuerillaMMxolisi Hulanaas Guerilla