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The Scorpion King (2002)

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Warrior. Legend. King.

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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Cast & Crew

Director
Chuck Russell
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    Mathayus / The Scorpion King Dwayne Johnson
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    Memnon Steven Brand
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    Balthazar Michael Clarke Duncan
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    Cassandra Kelly Hu
  • Profile picture of Bernard Hill
    Philos Bernard Hill
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    Arpid Grant Heslov
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    Takmet Peter Facinelli
  • Profile picture of Ralf Moeller
    Thorak Ralf Moeller

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  • warrior
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