Question 1

What dangerous stunt did Dolph Lundgren perform in Red Scorpion?

Accepted Answer

Dolph Lundgren performed some of his most dangerous stunts, notably jumping from a moving motorcycle to a truck.

Question 2

Why was the original opening scene of Red Scorpion cut from the film?

Accepted Answer

The original opening scene, featuring Nikolai on a Spetznaz training exercise in snowy Moscow, was cut due to budget and schedule constraints.

Question 3

What unusual condition did the bushmen tribe leader set for appearing in Red Scorpion?

Accepted Answer

Regopstaan, the 95-year-old leader of a real bushmen tribe, only agreed to be in the movie if his tribe could follow him everywhere.

Question 4

What controversial funding and filming issues surrounded Red Scorpion?

Accepted Answer

The film was allegedly financed by the South African Defence Force through a right-wing think-tank, and filming in Namibia broke an international boycott against apartheid-era South Africa, causing Warner Bros. to pull out.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in Red Scorpion?

Accepted Answer

A Soviet commando is sent to eliminate a rebel leader in Africa but begins doubting his mission and loyalty.

Question 6

What unusual condition did the 95-year-old bushmen leader set for appearing in the film?

Accepted Answer

Regopstaan, the 95-year-old leader of a real bushmen tribe, only agreed to be in the movie if his tribe could follow him everywhere.

Question 7

Which dangerous stunt did Dolph Lundgren perform in the movie?

Accepted Answer

Dolph Lundgren jumped from a moving motorcycle to a truck, performing some of the most dangerous stunts in his career.

Question 8

Why was the original opening scene of the film cut?

Accepted Answer

The original script included a big action sequence with Nikolai on a Spetznaz training exercise in snowy Moscow, but it was cut due to budget and schedule reasons.

Question 9

What controversial funding source is alleged for the film?

Accepted Answer

The film was allegedly financed by the South African Defence Force through the International Freedom Foundation, a right-wing political think-tank it funded.

Question 10

What production issue caused the cast and crew to be stuck in Johannesburg for three months?

Accepted Answer

They were left stuck in Johannesburg while waiting for a new location after prepping to shoot in Swaziland, ultimately filming in Namibia and breaking an international boycott.

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