Scorpion (1986): Cast
Scorpion is a 1986 action thriller directed by William Riead, starring John Anderson as Noel G. Koch, Don Murray and Ross Elliott. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- William Riead
- Original language
-
English - Studio
- Crown International Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Scorpion About?
The premise of Scorpion without spoilers.
A top counter‑intelligence agent prevents a hijacking and is tasked with guarding a terrorist willing to trade evidence for a plea bargain. When the terrorist network assaults the location, the agent is wounded and his best friend is killed. Driven by vengeance, he goes rogue to bring down the organization.
Scorpion Themes & Keywords
· 29 tags- 1980s
- cult
- country
- kgb
- agent
- helicopter
- terrorist
- airport
- madrid spain
- road
- bridge
- mustache
+17 more Show fewer
- castle
- bar fight
- spain
- donkey
- porsche
- karate
- amsterdam netherlands
- protection
- los angeles california
- violence
- terrorism
- sex
- police
- hijacker
- hawaii
- martial arts
- independent film
Scorpion Cast & Characters
John Anderson leads the cast as Noel G. Koch, with Don Murray as Gifford Lease and Ross Elliott as Sam Douglas. Directed by William Riead; 9 actors are credited in all.
- Director William Riead
- John Anderson as Noel G. Koch
- Don Murray as Gifford Lease
- Ross Elliott as Sam Douglas
- Bart Braverman as Mehdi
Also Starring in Scorpion
· 5 more- Robert Logan Gordon Thomas
- Allen Williams Phil Keller
- Kathryn Daley Jackie Wielmon
- Tonny Tulleners Steve Woods
- Anthony Vatsula Austin
More from William Riead
One more film directed by William Riead: The Letters.
Cars in Scorpion
19 cars on screen, including the 1983 Ford Econoline and the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SEL W126.
-
1983 Ford Econoline Important role -
1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SEL W126 Important role -
1985 Plymouth Reliant K Important role -
1976 Porsche 911 Carrera Important role
Scorpion Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “蠍子” and “蝎子”.
- Also known as
-
- 蠍子
- 蝎子
- Скорпион
Seen Scorpion?
Movies Like Scorpion
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Scorpion, Scorpio and Scorpion.
Scorpion FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Scorpion, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Scorpion?
Scorpion runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Scorpion released?
Scorpion was released on December 1, 1986.
Who directed Scorpion?
Scorpion was directed by William Riead.
More films by William Riead Who is in the cast of Scorpion?
Scorpion stars John Anderson as Noel G. Koch, Don Murray as Gifford Lease and Ross Elliott as Sam Douglas, among 9 credited actors.
Does Scorpion have a post-credit scene?
No. Scorpion has no extra scene during or after the credits.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
