Red Scorpion (1988) Explodes Onto Blu-ray This June
On February 6, 2012, Synapse Films released Red Scorpion on Blu-ray. Joseph Zito directed the film starring Dolph Lundgren, M. Emmet Walsh, and Al White.
‘Red Scorpion’ Synopsis
Red Scorpion starred Dolph Lundgren, M. Emmet Walsh, Al White, and Brion James. Lundgren plays a Russian KGB agent who is sent to Africa to kill an anti-Communist black revolutionary. However, he has a change of heart when he sees how the Russians and their Cuban allies are killing and repressing the locals, so he switches sides and helps the rebels. Red Scorpion was released in 1988 and grossed over $4 million at the box office.
The Blu-ray will include several supplements including:
- All-New 2K High-Definition Digital Restoration of the Uncensored Version
- Audio Commentary with Director Joseph Zito and Mondo Digital’s Nathaniel Thompson
- All-New DTS-HD MA 5.1 Soundtrack Mixed Specifically for This Release
- HATH NO FURY – DOLPH LUNDGREN AND THE ROAD TO RED SCORPION Featurette
- ASSIGNMENT: AFRICA – Video Interview with Producer Jack Abramoff
- SCORPION TALES – Video Interview with Make-Up Effects Artist Tom Savini
- Rare Original On-Set Behind-the-Scenes Video Footage
- Animated Still Gallery
- Liner Notes on the Making of RED SCORPION by Jérémie Damoiseau
- Theatrical Trailer and TV Spots
- Reversible Cover Design
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On February 6, 2012, Synapse Films released Red Scorpion on Blu-ray. Joseph Zito directed the film starring Dolph Lundgren, M. Emmet Walsh, and Al White.