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Scorpio

PG19731h 54mMichael Winner
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 59% · Metacritic 57

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Cross is an old hand at the CIA who often teams up with Frenchman Jean “Scorpio” Laurier, a gifted freelance operative. After their last mission together, the CIA orders Scorpio to eliminate Cross, leaving him no choice but to obey.

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Central Intelligence Agency (cia)Washington Dc, UsaCold WarKgbPolitical AssassinationVienna, AustriaSafe HouseOperativeHired KillerLangley Virginia

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Frequently asked questions

What is Scorpio (1973) about?

Cross is an old hand at the CIA who often teams up with Frenchman Jean “Scorpio” Laurier, a gifted freelance operative. After their last mission together, the CIA orders Scorpio to eliminate Cross, leaving him no choice but to obey.

Who stars in Scorpio?

Scorpio stars Burt Lancaster (Cross), Alain Delon (Jean 'Scorpio' Laurier), Paul Scofield (Sergei Zharkov), John Colicos (McLeod), Gayle Hunnicutt (Susan). The film was directed by Michael Winner.

How long is Scorpio?

Scorpio has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1973. It is rated PG.

Is Scorpio worth watching?

Scorpio holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 59. Fans of Action, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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