Scorpio (1973): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Where to Watch
Scorpio is a 1973 action thriller directed by Michael Winner, starring Alain Delon, Burt Lancaster and Vladek Sheybal. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $11 worldwide. Critics gave it 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10. Stream it on fuboTV and MGM Plus, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Michael Winner
- Original language
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English - Studio
- United Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Scorpio About?
The premise of Scorpio without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A retired CIA assassin, Cross, finds himself hunted by Scorpio, a former protégé seeking revenge. Cross must use all his skills and resources to evade Scorpio’s relentless pursuit in this intense thriller. The dangerous game tests Cross’s instincts and forces him to confront a personal connection to the man trying to destroy him. He relies on a vast network of contacts to stay ahead of Scorpio’s deadly moves.
Scorpio Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- espionage
- one word title
- surveillance
- cia agent
- blackmail
- drug bust
- heroin
- arrest
- set up
- husband wife relationship
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- female teacher
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- ramming a car
- alley
- revolver
- russian spy
- disguise
- airport
- being followed
- washington d.c.
- american abroad
- record player
- bus station
- gun in mouth
- janitor
- passport
- fake passport
- disguised as a priest
- facial cut
- pistol whipped
- surveillance footage
- government surveillance
- conspiracy
- spy thriller
- rogue agent
- cctv
- europe
- surveillance photo
- photograph
- catacomb
- frenchman
- code name
- greenhouse
- elevator
- holocaust survivor
- old friend
- manhunt
- wanted man
- opera house
- drunkenness
Where to Watch Scorpio
Stream it on fuboTV and MGM Plus, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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Scorpio Cast
Alain Delon leads the cast, with Burt Lancaster and Vladek Sheybal. Directed by Michael Winner; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Michael Winner
Also Starring in Scorpio
· 6 moreScorpio Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Scorpio 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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TMDB 61% User score
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Scorpio Plot Summary
What happens in Scorpio from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Cross is an experienced, but retiring CIA agent and assassin who is training Scorpio, Jean Laurier, to replace him. Cross teaches him as much about protecting himself from patrons and never trusting anyone as how to get away clean, shaping a hard-won philosophy of staying alive in a world where loyalties shift with every mission.
Full summary
The whole story of Scorpio, scene by scene
Scorpio Box Office
Scorpio grossed $11 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$11
- International
- $11
Scorpio Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Scorpio.
How Well Do You Know Scorpio?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actor portrays the retiring CIA agent Cross?
Cars in Scorpio
127 cars on screen, including the 1972 Cadillac Sedan DeVille and the 1968 Mercedes-Benz 220 D W115.
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1972 Mercury Montego Important role
Scorpio Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “The Scorpio File” and “Dangerfield”.
- Also known as
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- The Scorpio File
- Dangerfield
- Σκορπιός
- Scorpio, der Killer
- Skorpió
- Štír
- Скорпион
- 스콜피오
- Skorpionen
- 天蝎星
- Akrep
- عقرب
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- スコルピオ
- Skorpioni
- Skorpion
- Škorpión
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Movies Like Scorpio
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Scorpion, Scorpion and Scorpio Nights.
Scorpio FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Scorpio, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Scorpio?
Scorpio runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Scorpio released?
Scorpio was released on April 19, 1973.
Who directed Scorpio?
Scorpio was directed by Michael Winner.
More films by Michael Winner Who is in the cast of Scorpio?
Scorpio stars Alain Delon, Burt Lancaster and Vladek Sheybal, among 10 credited actors.
Where can I watch Scorpio?
In the US, Scorpio is streaming on fuboTV, MGM Plus and MGM+ and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Scorpio make at the box office?
Scorpio grossed $11 worldwide.
How is Scorpio rated?
Scorpio has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 57 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.
Does Scorpio have a post-credit scene?
No. Scorpio has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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