Scorpion (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1997, Scorpion is an action film directed by Behruz Afkhami, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Drug and arms smugglers in Baluchistan region, through one of their leaders, ask the Captain of the Police "Mansour Yekke Taz" to allow their cargo to pass through the region in exchange for receiving a huge amount of dollars, Captain Yekke Taz agrees and after receiving the money On the promised day, he attacks the smuggling convoy with all his might and arrests them. The smugglers kill Captain in retaliation for this act.
Who’s in it. Scorpion stars Jamshid Hashempour as Zolfaghar Hosseini, Mohammad Saleh Ala as Mansour Yekke Taz, Atila Pesyani as The Head of the Smugglers and Hassan Rezai as Rahim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Scorpion has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Scorpion page.
If you liked it. Fans of Scorpion tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Scorpion (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Scorpion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Scorpion worth watching?
- Scorpion holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Scorpion?
- Scorpion stars Jamshid Hashempour, Mohammad Saleh Ala, Atila Pesyani, Hassan Rezai and Shahram Zargari.
- When was Scorpion released?
- Scorpion was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.