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The Scorpion King
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PG13,1hr 31min
Released:
April 19, 2002
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Universal Pictures
Synopsis: 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, ... Full Synopsis
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The Scorpion King, so far from perfect it isn't funny, is nevertheless one of those movies that catches you up in something bigger than yourself, namely, an archetypal desire to enjoy good trash every now and then. Full Review
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45
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Featured Cast
The Scorpion King, The Scorpion King/Mathayus
Memmon, Memnon
Cassandra
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