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The Scorpion King

2002·92 min

The Scorpion King

Directed by Chuck Russell

ActionAdventureFantasy

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.

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Mathayus / The Scorpion King

Memnon

Michael Clarke Duncan

Balthazar

Queen Isis

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Stephen Sommers

Screenplay

William Osborne

Screenplay

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Stephen Sommers

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John R. Leonetti

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What is The Scorpion King about?

The Scorpion King (2002) is about 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.

Who directed The Scorpion King?

Chuck Russell directed The Scorpion King (2002).

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