Action ·Adventure ·Fantasy · United States of America · 2002 · 1h 32m

The Scorpion King

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Director
Chuck Russell
Cast
Dwayne Johnson as Mathayus / The Scorpion King Steven Brand as Memnon Michael Clarke Duncan as Balthazar Sherri Howard as Queen Isis Bernard Hill as Philos Grant Heslov as Arpid
Crew
John R. Leonetti — Director of Photography Michael Tronick — Editor Greg Parsons — Editor John Debney — Original Music Composer Stephen Sommers — Screenplay David Hayter — Screenplay
Tagline

Warrior. Legend. King.

Synopsis

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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Mood & Themes
egypttemplemagicsword fightprequelbattlefieldfictional warspin offdesertancient egypttyrantwarrior
Key Collaborators
Chuck Russell Director John R. Leonetti Director of Photography Michael Tronick Editor Greg Parsons Editor John Debney Original Music Composer Stephen Sommers Screenplay David Hayter Screenplay William Osborne Screenplay James Jacks Producer Kevin Misher Producer Sean Daniel Producer Stephen Sommers Producer
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