Scorpio
Scorpio

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Scorpio

1973
Movie
114 min
English

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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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes50%
Google Users78%
Director: Michael WinnerGenres: Action, Thriller, Crime

Plot Summary

A seasoned CIA agent, codenamed Scorpio, is targeted by his own agency after a mission goes awry. Hunted by a younger, ruthless operative sent to eliminate him, Scorpio must go on the run across Europe. He finds unlikely allies and must use all his skills to survive and uncover the conspiracy within his own organization.

Critical Reception

Scorpio was met with mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its gritty action sequences and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Burt Lancaster. However, some found the plot to be somewhat convoluted and the violence to be gratuitous.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful espionage plot and intense action.

  • Burt Lancaster delivers a compelling performance as a veteran agent.

  • Some critics found the film's violence excessive and its narrative occasionally predictable.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's thrilling chase sequences and the veteran star power of Burt Lancaster. Some viewers felt the plot could have been tighter but still found it an enjoyable and suspenseful spy thriller.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in Paris, London, and Berlin, adding to its authentic international spy thriller atmosphere.

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