The Scorpion King (2002) Thriller Action Fantasy Adventure

Rated PG-13 | Threatrical Apr 19, 2002 (US) | Genres Thriller, Action, Fantasy, Adventure | Runtime 1h 32m
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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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Official Trailer

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The Scorpion King Movie Information:

Type: Movie
Year: 2002 (more 2002 movies)
MPAA Rating: PG-13
Runtime: 92 minutes /
Genres:  Thriller, Action, Fantasy, Adventure
Sub-Genres:  Monsters
Horror Genres:  Supernatural
Horror Subgenres:  Cursed, Desolate, Mutants
Directors: Chuck Russell
Stars: Dwayne Johnson, Steven Brand, Michael Clarke Duncan, Kelly Hu, Bernard Hill … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Apr 19, 2002
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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