Red Scorpion 2

"America Has A Brave New Weapon."

1995 1h 35m EN

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4.4

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★4.4TMDB · 16

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Synopsis

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An elite group of "soldiers" are assigned the job of infultrating a right-wing militia group. Each team member has unique skills (what's new ?). The right wingers have a heavily guarded camp, and are about to launch a nationwide campaign of violent action.. Will our heroes thwart the neo-nazis in time....

“America Has A Brave New Weapon.”

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Cast

Matt McColm
Nick Stone
John Savage
Andrew Kendrick
Jennifer Rubin
Sam Guiness
Paul Ben-Victor
Vince D'Angelo
Réal Andrews
Winston 'Mad Dog' Powell
Duncan Fraser
Mr. Benjamin
George Touliatos
Gregori
Michael Ironside
Col. West

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Michael Kennedy
Writers: Straw Weisman, Barry Victor, Troy Bolotnick
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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ERA

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31 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Red Scorpion Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Michael Kennedy, shot by Curtis Petersen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by George Blondheim. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Gary Zubeck shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Matt McColm and John Savage and Jennifer Rubin carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "America Has A Brave New Weapon.".

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Michael Kennedy directs. Curtis Petersen behind the camera. George Blondheim scores. Gary Zubeck cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

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131 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
3Part of the "Red Scorpion Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Michael Kennedy, shot by Curtis Petersen. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by George Blondheim. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Gary Zubeck shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Matt McColm and John Savage and Jennifer Rubin carry the top of the cast.
8Marketing tagline: "America Has A Brave New Weapon.".
9IMDB entry: tt0110954 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 16 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Curtis Petersen
Original score: George Blondheim
Editing: Gary Zubeck
Production design: Brent Thomas
Costume design: Lyn Kelly
Stunt coordinator: Bill Ferguson
Runtime: 95 min · 1h 35m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): R
IMDB: Red Scorpion 2 (1995)

Part of

Red Scorpion Collection

This film collection centers on themes of espionage, insurgency, and combating terrorism. Characters face moral dilemmas and geopolitical tensions, often diverging from their original missions. In one film, an undercover agent in Africa switches sides to protect a revolutionary, while another film features elite infiltrators stopping a violent right-wing militia. These films explore the complexities of morality, politics, and human behavior. They offer action-packed sequences and thrilling adventures, with shifting loyalties and undercover operations. Acclaimed for nuanced storytelling, exceptional acting, and impressive cinematography, this collection appeals to fans of intense thrill rides and thought-provoking narratives.