Rotten
A dull, below-average action pic, lensed in Swaziland.
Variety Staff, Variety
Red Scorpion
They think they control him. Think again.
1988 · 1h 45m · R
Action, Adventure, War
Directed by
Joseph Zito
Overview
A Soviet commando is sent to eliminate a rebel leader in Africa. Soon he finds himself doubting his mission and his loyalty.
Director and cast
- Joseph Zito Director
- Dolph Lundgren as Lt. Nikolai Rachenko
- M. Emmet Walsh as Dewey Ferguson
- Al White as Kallunda Kintash
- T. P. McKenna as General Vortek
- Carmen Argenziano as Colonel Zayas
- Alex Colon as Sgt. Mendez
- Brion James as Krasnov
- Greg Latter as Russian Soldier
- Ruben Nthodi as Ango Sundata
- Vusi Dibakwane as Guerilla Officer
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
17%
Tomatometer
Rotten
The movie's reflective moments belong to Mr. Lundgren's sweaty chest.
Stephen Holden, New York Times
Rotten
Beware of its stink.
Richard Harrington, Washington Post
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