Scorpion King

Theatrical Release Date: 2002 04 19 (USA)

UPC: 025192146619

Studio: Universal Studios

MPAA Rating: PG13   Contains:[Violence]

Summary: The Rock has his first starring role in this prequel to The Mummy films, which was developed while The Mummy Returns was still in production. The film takes place in ancient times, when a mighty swordsman, Memnon (Steven Brand, making his film debut) ruled over nearly all the known world. Memnon, a brutal tyrant, defeats his enemies in battle with the help of a beautiful sorceress, Cassandra (Kelly Hu), who can predict the future. The last of the "free tribes" form a fragile alliance to fight Memnon, and hire a trio of Akkadian assassins, led by Mathayus (pro wrestler The Rock, who made his big-screen debut as this character in The Mummy Returns), to kill the sorceress and thus remove Memnon's advantage. Balthazar (Michael Clarke Duncan of The Green Mile), the powerful leader of the Nubians, objects to hiring mercenaries, but the plan goes forward. The assassins are betrayed by Takmet (Peter Facinelli), the son of one of the tribal leaders, and Mathayus finds himself unable to kill Cassandra. Thanks to the unlikely machinations of Cassandra, and the aid of a horse thief, Arpid (Grant Heslov of True Lies), Mathayus escapes to the desert. He eventually abducts Cassandra, who explains that Memnon was holding her against her will. Mathayus thwarts Memnon's efforts to re-capture Cassandra, then uses his newfound sense of justice to convince the surviving tribal leaders to join forces again to defeat Memnon. The Scorpion King was directed by Chuck Russell. Jonathan Hales (Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones) was credited with the story, and WWF owner Vince McMahon has an executive producer credit. The film, which was shot in the U.S. (very unusual for a big action film), reportedly underwent extensive re-shoots when the first cut came in with a running time of 70 minutes. ~ Josh Ralske, Rovi

Category: Adventure

Scorpion King

Format: DVD

Release Date: 05/01/2012

Audio: DD5.1 Dolby Digital 5.1

Language(s) English,French

Subtitles: Spanish

Region: USA & territories, Canada

Chapters: Side #1 --
1. To Kill an Akkadian
2. The Rise fo Memnon
3. A Clan of Cutthroats
4. Three Against Memnon
5. Betrayed
6. Fire Ants
7. Gomorrah
8. A Forced Hand
9. On the Run
10. Mathayus' Prisoner
11. Killer in the Storm
12. Blood of the Scorpion
13. A Battle with Balthazar
14. Visions of Death
15. The Invaders
16. A Simple Test
17. Matayus Strikes
18. The Scorpion's Sting
19. Hail to the King
20. End Titles

Cast and Crew: Bernard Smith  Actor 
Tyler Mane  Actor 
Vince McMahon  Executive Producer 
Vince McMahon  Producer 
William Osborne  Screenwriter 
Sean Daniel  Producer 
John Debney  Composer (Music Score) 
Chuck Russell  Director 
Stephen Sommers  Producer 
Stephen Sommers  Screenwriter 
James Jacks  Producer 
David Hayter  Screenwriter 
Kevin Misher  Producer 
The Rock  Actor 
Steven Brand  Actor 
Michael Clarke Duncan  Actor 
Kelly Hu  Actor 
Bernard Hill  Actor 
Grant Heslov  Actor 
Peter Facinelli  Actor 
Ralph Moeller  Actor 
Branscombe Richmond  Actor 
Roger Rees  Actor 
Sherri Howard  Actor 
Conrad Roberts  Actor 

Country: USA