Scorpion Spring
“This time the terror is no mirage.”
Synopsis
On the run from the law, desperate drug runner Astor and his beautiful prisoner struggle through the savage heat...
Top Cast
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Alfred Molina
Denis Brabant
Esai Morales
Astor
Patrick McGaw
Zac Cross
Angel Aviles
Nadia
Rubén Blades
Border Patrolman Sam Zaragosa
Kevin Tighe
California County Sheriff Rawley Gill
Matthew McConaughey
El Rojo
Tony Genaro
Arturo
John Doe
Deputy
Richard Edson
Lem Wells
Tito Larriva
Bartender
Miguel Sandoval
Mexican Judicial
Tamara Mello
Girl in Alley
Luis Antonio Ramos
Coyote at Orchard
Jessika Cardinahl
Eva
Abel Soto
Octavio
Martha Gehman
Jo
Connie Sawyer
Diner Waitress
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 10, 1996
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian Cox
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Cox
- Original Score
- Lalo Schifrin
- Original Title
- Scorpion Spring
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian Cox
Brian Cox
Lalo Schifrin
Nancy Schreiber
Steven Nevius
Anant Singh, George Moffly
Department Leadership Roster
Brian Cox
Director
Brian Cox
Screenplay
Anant Singh
Producer
Lalo Schifrin
Original Music Composer
Nancy Schreiber
Director of Photography
Steven Nevius
Editor
Joanne Baker
Production Design
Kelly Zitrick
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Scorpion Spring
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Scorpion Spring about?
On the run from the law, desperate drug runner Astor and his beautiful prisoner struggle through the savage heat...
Who directed Scorpion Spring?
Scorpion Spring was directed by Brian Cox.
Who stars in Scorpion Spring?
The principal cast of Scorpion Spring includes Alfred Molina, Esai Morales, Patrick McGaw, Angel Aviles, Rubén Blades.
When was Scorpion Spring released and how long is it?
Scorpion Spring was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Scorpion Spring?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Scorpion Spring was composed by Lalo Schifrin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Scorpion Spring?
Scorpion Spring holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).