The Scorpion King poster

The Scorpion King( 2002)

TV-MAActionAdventureFantasyDrama
56%
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Warrior. Legend. King.

Overview

In ancient Egypt, peasant Mathayus is hired to exact revenge on the powerful Memnon and the sorceress Cassandra, who are ready to overtake Balthazar's village. Amid betrayals, thieves, abductions and more, Mathayus strives to bring justice to his complicated world.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Dwayne Johnson

      Mathayus / The Scorpion King

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      Steven Brand

      Memnon

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      Michael Clarke Duncan

      Balthazar

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      Kelly Hu

      Cassandra

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      Bernard Hill

      Philos

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      Grant Heslov

      Arpid

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      Peter Facinelli

      Takmet

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      Ralf Moeller

      Thorak

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      Branscombe Richmond

      Jesup

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      Roger Rees

      King Pheron

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      Sherri Howard

      Queen Isis

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      Conrad Roberts

      Chieftain

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      Joseph Ruskin

      Tribal Leader

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      Esteban Cueto

      Third Akkadian

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      Nils Allen Stewart

      Torturer

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      Scott L. Schwartz

      Torturer

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      Andre Henschel

      Memnon Soldier

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      Michael Hilow

      Guard at Ant Pit

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      Nick Hermz

      Guard at Ant Pit

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      Wesley John

      Guard at Gomorrah Gate

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      Michelle Baney

      Bazaar Barmaid

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      Barry Kramer

      Sword Merchant

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      Marissa McMahon

      Bird Merchant

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      Tim Iannello

      Perfume Merchant

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      K.D. Aubert

      Harlot

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      Sonia Vera

      Harlot

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      Angélica Castro

      Harlot

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      Tutu Sweeney

      Street Urchin

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      Yuki Tokuhiro

      Urchin

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      Te'Amir Sweeney

      Urchin

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      Al Leong

      Asian Training Master

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      Woon Young Park

      Asian Training Fighter

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      Marcus Young

      Asian Training Fighter

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      Paul Sloan

      Soldier

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      Talani Rabb

      Harem Girl

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      Sole Alberti

      Harem Girl

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      Cristina Rodríguez

      Harem Girl

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      Pennelope Jimenez

      Harem Girl

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      Sean Michael Afable

      Boy at Well

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      Adoni Maropis

      Doubting General

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      Bernard White

      Falconmaster

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      Amy Hunter

      Warrior Woman

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      Diana R. Lupo

      Warrior Woman

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      Heather Burton

      Warrior Woman

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      Nikki Flux

      Warrior Woman

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      Rachel Moore

      Warrior Woman

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      Summer Altice

      Warrior Woman

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      Brandon Gonzalez

      Boy with Dates

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      Peter Quartaroli

      Vision Archer

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      Peter Navy Tuiasosopo

      Night Gate Guard

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      Amanda Bentley

      Courtesan

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      Claudi E. Orellana

      Courtesan

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      Jim Maniaci

      Palace Guard

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      Shant Demirjian

      Army Leader

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      Gus Rethwisch

      Barbarian Guard

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      Richard Cetrone

      Barbarian Guard

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      Job Alonso

      Courtesan (uncredited)

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      Kitana Baker

      Barbarian Woman (uncredited)

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      Jennifer Bobiwash

      Bazaar Merchant (uncredited)

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      Tracy Dali

      Harlot (uncredited)

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      Rose Davidson

      Market Vendor (uncredited)

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      Skye Dennis

      Goat Herder (uncredited)

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      Wayne Eric

      Red Turban Soldier (uncredited)

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      Amy Fadhli

      Warrior Woman (uncredited)

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      Joss Gomez

      Soldier (uncredited)

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      Tony Gracia

      Bazaar Merchant (uncredited)

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      Zuhair Haddad

      Bazaar Merchant (uncredited)

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      Jamie Hagan

      Harlot (uncredited)

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      Prince Thompson Iyamu

      Ambush Bandit (uncredited)

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      Tyler Mane

      Barbarian Chieftain (uncredited)

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      Julie Michaels

      Harem Girl (uncredited)

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      George D. Miklos

      Vendor (uncredited)

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      Radhaa Nilia

      Harlot (uncredited)

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      Somaya Reece

      Harlot (uncredited)

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      Mailon Rivera

      Falconer (uncredited)

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      Rachelle Roderick

      Balthazar's Warrior Women (uncredited)

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      Marcio Rosario

      Red Turban (uncredited)

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      Terence J. Rotolo

      Palace Guard 2 (uncredited)

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      Bobby Silva

      Warrior (uncredited)

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      Andrei Sterling

      Balthazar's Bandit (uncredited)

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      Joseph Steven

      Ambush Bandit (uncredited)

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      Tai

      Elephant (uncredited)

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      Ed Verreaux

      Pasha on Elephant (uncredited)

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    Review 2Discussion

    A review by Gimly

    4
    Written by Gimly on Tue Jun 27 2017
    When _The Scorpion King_ first came out in '02, it would be hard to imagine that between this franchise and its forebears (_The Mummy_ & _The Mummy Returns_), that it would be _The Scorpion King_ who would continue to live on in the following decade. Though that's maybe less shocking knowing that _Tomb of the Dragon Emperor_ happened. _Scorpion King_ delivers on a small amount of the hammy fun it could have been, though I can't help but wonder just how amazing it would be if we had gotten a _Fast & Furious_ level Rock portraying Mathayas. _Final rating:★★ - Had some things that appeal to ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

    60000000.00

    Revenue

    165333180.00

    Keywords

    • egypt
    • temple
    • magic
    • sword fight
    • prequel
    • battlefield
    • fictional war
    • spin off
    • desert
    • ancient egypt
    • tyrant
    • warrior
    • action hero
    • sword and sorcery
    • supernatural power