The Scorpion King (2002) Thriller Action Fantasy Adventure
The Scorpion King (2002) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.67/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.5/10
Metascore: ☆ 4.5/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 4.0/10
The Scorpion King Plot Synopsis:
In ancient Gomorrah, thousands of years before the Pyramids, the remaining free nomadic tribes are forced to form an uneasy alliance to put an end to mighty King Memnon's reign of tyranny. One of the few survivors and the last of the Akkadians, the brave assassin, Mathayus, is entrusted with the impossible task of executing Memnon's fortune-telling sorceress, Cassandra, only to find himself up against a seemingly indestructible evil army. Now, with the help of his new powerful allies, including the great warrior, Balthazar, Mathayus returns to the legendary city to infiltrate Memnon's impenetrable fortress in the desert and exact his revenge. Is Mathayus destined to be the next Scorpion King?
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A desert warrior rises up against the evil army that is destroying his homeland. He captures the enemy"s key sorcerer, takes her deep into the desert and prepares for a final showdown.
Tagline: Warrior. Legend. King.
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The Scorpion King Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2002 (more 2002 movies)
Box Office: $91,047,077
Awards: 2
Nominations: 4
Language: English
Country: Germany, United States, Belgium
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / The Scorpion King Release Dates In Theaters: Apr 19, 2002, Digital HD: May 16, 2017, Blu-ray: May 16, 2017
Writers: Stephen Sommers, Jonathan Hales, William Osborne, David Hayter
Producers: Sean Daniel, James Jacks, Josh McLaglen, Vince McMahon, Kevin Misher, Richard Luke Rothschild, Stephen Sommers, Michael Tronick
Editors: Greg Parsons, Michael Tronick
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The Scorpion King (2002) Cast (Click to Expand)
The Scorpion King Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Dwayne Johnson | ... | Mathayus (as The Rock) |
| Steven Brand | ... | Memnon |
| Michael Clarke Duncan | ... | Balthazar |
| Kelly Hu | ... | The Sorceress |
| Bernard Hill | ... | Philos |
| Grant Heslov | ... | Arpid |
| Peter Facinelli | ... | Takmet |
| Ralf Moeller | ... | Thorak |
| Branscombe Richmond | ... | Jesup |
| Roger Rees | ... | King Pheron |
| Sherri Howard | ... | Queen Isis |
| Conrad Roberts | ... | Chieftain |
| Joseph Ruskin | ... | Tribal Leader |
| Esteban Cueto | ... | Third Akkadian |
| Nils Allen Stewart | ... | Torturer |
| Scott L. Schwartz | ... | Torturer (as Scott Schwartz) |
| Andre Henschel | ... | Memnon Soldier |
| Michael Hilow | ... | Guard at Ant Pit (as Mike Hilow) |
| Nick Hermz | ... | Guard at Ant Pit |
| Wesley John | ... | Guard at Gomorrah Gate |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Dwayne Johnson (b. May 2, 1972) – Mathayus (as The Rock)
Sign: Taurus, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m)
Also known as: Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson | Dwayne Douglas Johnson | Seiuli Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson | The Rock - Steven Brand (b. June 26, 1969) – Memnon
Sign: Cancer, Height: 6' 0¾" (1.85 m) - Michael Clarke Duncan, as Balthazar, passed away at age 54 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 6' 4½" (1.94 m)
Also known as: Big Mike Duncan | Michael 'Big Mike' Duncan | Michael C. Duncan | Michael Clark Duncan | Michael Duncan - Kelly Hu (b. February 13, 1968) – The Sorceress
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 4½" (1.64 m)
Also known as: Kelly Ann Hu - Bernard Hill (b. December 17, 1944) – Philos
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Grant Heslov (b. May 15, 1963) – Arpid
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Peter Facinelli (b. November 26, 1973) – Takmet
Sign: Sagittarius, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m) - Ralf Moeller (b. January 12, 1959) – Thorak
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 6' 5½" (1.97 m)
Also known as: Ralph Moeller | Rolf Muller | Ralf Rudolf Möller | Ralf Möller - Branscombe Richmond (b. August 8, 1955) – Jesup
Sign: Leo, Height: 6' 3" (1.91 m)
Also known as: Richmond Branscombe | Ranscombe Richmon | B.L. Richmond | Brancombe Richmond | Branscome Richmond | Branscom Richmond - Roger Rees, as King Pheron, passed away at age 71 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11½" (1.81 m) - Sherri Howard – Queen Isis
- Conrad Roberts – Chieftain
- Joseph Ruskin, as Tribal Leader, passed away at age 89 in Santa Monica, California, USA.
Sign: Aries
Also known as: Joe Ruskin | Joseph Schlafman - Esteban Cueto – Third Akkadian
Height: 6' 3½" (1.92 m)
Also known as: Estaban Cueto | Esteban C. Cueto | Esteban E. Cueto | Estiban Cueto - Nils Allen Stewart – Torturer
Height: 6' 4" (1.93 m)
Also known as: Nils A. Stewart | Nils Stewart | Nils Allen Stuart
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