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Release Year1984
Runtime1h 38m
LanguageDutch
CertificationNR
GenresThriller, Drama
Votes2
DirectorBen Verbong
WritersBen Verbong
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Scorpion
About The Scorpion
It's 1956. Truck driver Loe Wolf wants to emigrate to America, but he doesn't have the money to take this step in life. When his boss entrusts him with a certain amount of money, he takes a gamble.
Directed by Ben Verbong, The Scorpion leans on a strong ensemble — Peter Tuinman, Monique van de Ven, Adrian Brine — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about thriller titles of 1984.
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