Red Scorpion

original title:
Red Scorpion
country / year of production:
South Africa , USA / 1988
original length:
102 min. , color
premiere:
USA: 19 April 1989
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action
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plot synopsis:
The Russian KGB-agent Nikolai is sent to Africa to kill a black anti-communist revolutionary. As he witnesses how Cubans and Siviets treat the locals, he changes sides and helps the rebels.
keywords:
single fighter , communism , torture
war:
South African Border War (1966-1989)
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remarks:
Caused a controversy when it became known that the film was produced in South Africa.
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