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The Resource The Scorpion King, Universal Pictures presents in association with World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, an Alphaville/Stephen Sommers/Misher Films production, a Chuck Russell film ; produced by Sean Daniel, James Jacks, Stephen Sommers, Kevin Misher ; story by Stephen Sommers and Jonathan Hales ; screenplay by Stephen Sommers and Willaim Osborne and David Hayter ; directed by Chuck Russell

The Scorpion King, Universal Pictures presents in association with World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, an Alphaville/Stephen Sommers/Misher Films production, a Chuck Russell film ; produced by Sean Daniel, James Jacks, Stephen Sommers, Kevin Misher ; story by Stephen Sommers and Jonathan Hales ; screenplay by Stephen Sommers and Willaim Osborne and David Hayter ; directed by Chuck Russell

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Summary
In ancient times, predating the pyramids, the evil king Memnon uses the psychic powers of his sorceress, Cassandra, to predict and see his great victories. In order to stop Memnon from taking over the world, the leaders of the remaining free tribes hire the assassin Mathayus to kill the sorceress. Mathayus ends up getting much more than he bargained for. Now with the help of the trickster Arpid, tribal leader Balthazar and an unexpected ally, Mathayus will fufill his destiny and become the great Scorpion King
Language
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
  • eng
Work
Publication
Edition
Blu-ray version.
Extent
1 Blu-ray disc (92 min.)
Note
  • Title from container
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 2002
  • Special features: U-Control: customize your own experience and enjoy interactive features while you watch the movie; Picture-in-picture: access interactive cast and crew interviews and behind-the-scenes footage using this feature; feature commentary with director Chuck Russell
Instance
Label
The Scorpion King
Title
The Scorpion King
Statement of responsibility
Universal Pictures presents in association with World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, an Alphaville/Stephen Sommers/Misher Films production, a Chuck Russell film ; produced by Sean Daniel, James Jacks, Stephen Sommers, Kevin Misher ; story by Stephen Sommers and Jonathan Hales ; screenplay by Stephen Sommers and Willaim Osborne and David Hayter ; directed by Chuck Russell
Contributor
Subject
Genre
Language
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
  • fre
  • spa
  • eng
  • eng
Summary
In ancient times, predating the pyramids, the evil king Memnon uses the psychic powers of his sorceress, Cassandra, to predict and see his great victories. In order to stop Memnon from taking over the world, the leaders of the remaining free tribes hire the assassin Mathayus to kill the sorceress. Mathayus ends up getting much more than he bargained for. Now with the help of the trickster Arpid, tribal leader Balthazar and an unexpected ally, Mathayus will fufill his destiny and become the great Scorpion King
Cataloging source
TEFMT
Characteristic
videorecording
Credits note
Director of photography, John R. Leonetti ; editor, Michael Tronick ; music, John Debney
Dewey number
791.43/72
Intended audience
MPAA rating: PG-13; for intense sequences of action violence and some sensuality
Language note
English (DTS-HD 5.1, Dolby 2.0), dubbed French (DTS 5.1) or dubbed Spanish (DTS 5.1) dialogue, French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing
LC call number
PN1997.2
LC item number
.S36 2008
PerformerNote
The Rock, Kelly Hu, Bernard Hill, Grant Heslov, Peter Facinelli, Michael Clarke Duncan
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorDate
  • 1952-
  • 1972-
  • 1968-
  • 1944-
  • 1963-
  • 1973-
http://library.link/vocab/relatedWorkOrContributorName
  • Daniel, Sean
  • Jacks, James
  • Sommers, Stephen
  • Misher, Kevin
  • Hales, Jonathan
  • Osborne, William
  • Hayter, David
  • Russell, Chuck
  • Johnson, Dwayne
  • Hu, Kelly
  • Hill, Bernard
  • Heslov, Grant
  • Facinelli, Peter
  • Duncan, Michael Clarke
  • Debney, John
  • Universal Pictures Company
  • World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, Inc
  • Alphaville Productions
  • Misher Films
  • Universal Studios Home Entertainment (Firm)
Runtime
92
http://library.link/vocab/subjectName
  • Kings and rulers, Ancient
  • Prophets
  • Good and evil
  • Fate and fatalism
  • Reyes y soberanos antiguos
  • Bien y mal
Technique
live action
Label
The Scorpion King, Universal Pictures presents in association with World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, an Alphaville/Stephen Sommers/Misher Films production, a Chuck Russell film ; produced by Sean Daniel, James Jacks, Stephen Sommers, Kevin Misher ; story by Stephen Sommers and Jonathan Hales ; screenplay by Stephen Sommers and Willaim Osborne and David Hayter ; directed by Chuck Russell
Instantiates
Publication
Note
  • Title from container
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 2002
  • Special features: U-Control: customize your own experience and enjoy interactive features while you watch the movie; Picture-in-picture: access interactive cast and crew interviews and behind-the-scenes footage using this feature; feature commentary with director Chuck Russell
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
mixed
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
982887
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Blu-ray version.
Extent
1 Blu-ray disc (92 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
025195039970
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
61104867
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • (Sirsi) o256500465
  • (OCoLC)256500465
System details
  • Blu-ray disc, widescreen (2.35:1); Dolby DTS-HD 5.1 Master surround, Dolby DTS 5.1 surorund, 1080p High Definition, BD-25 ; (Special features: Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo., 480i/p standard definition)
  • This Blu-ray disc will not play in standard DVD players
Video recording format
Blu-ray disc
Label
The Scorpion King, Universal Pictures presents in association with World Wrestling Federation Entertainment, an Alphaville/Stephen Sommers/Misher Films production, a Chuck Russell film ; produced by Sean Daniel, James Jacks, Stephen Sommers, Kevin Misher ; story by Stephen Sommers and Jonathan Hales ; screenplay by Stephen Sommers and Willaim Osborne and David Hayter ; directed by Chuck Russell
Publication
Note
  • Title from container
  • Originally released as a motion picture in 2002
  • Special features: U-Control: customize your own experience and enjoy interactive features while you watch the movie; Picture-in-picture: access interactive cast and crew interviews and behind-the-scenes footage using this feature; feature commentary with director Chuck Russell
Carrier category
videodisc
Carrier category code
  • vd
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Color
multicolored
Configuration of playback channels
mixed
Content category
two-dimensional moving image
Content type code
  • tdi
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
982887
Dimensions
4 3/4 in.
Dimensions
other
Edition
Blu-ray version.
Extent
1 Blu-ray disc (92 min.)
Media category
video
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Media type code
  • v
Medium for sound
videodisc
Other control number
025195039970
Other physical details
sound, color
Publisher number
61104867
Sound on medium or separate
sound on medium
Specific material designation
videodisc
System control number
  • (Sirsi) o256500465
  • (OCoLC)256500465
System details
  • Blu-ray disc, widescreen (2.35:1); Dolby DTS-HD 5.1 Master surround, Dolby DTS 5.1 surorund, 1080p High Definition, BD-25 ; (Special features: Dolby Digital 2.0 stereo., 480i/p standard definition)
  • This Blu-ray disc will not play in standard DVD players
Video recording format
Blu-ray disc

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