Despite mixed reviews and being a box office flop, it has gained a cult following in the years since its release. The screenplay was written by Cimino and Oliver Stone and adapted from the novel by Robert Daley.Ĭimino's first film after the box office failure of Heaven's Gate (1980), Year of the Dragon is a New York crime drama and an exploration of gangs, the illegal drug trade, ethnicity, racism, and stereotypes. Year of the Dragon is a 1985 American neo-noir crime thriller film directed by Michael Cimino and starring Mickey Rourke, Ariane Koizumi and John Lone. If you like The Last Dragon, you might also like 1985 Martial Arts Films, 1980s Musical Comedy Films, Tristar Pictures Films, and Films Set In New York City.US$24,000,000 or $22 million or $21.5 million Leroy doesn't fully understand and, in possession of a medal supposedly belonging to Bruce Lee, Leroy embarks upon a spiritual journey to find Master Sum Dum Goy, whom his master claims can help Leroy unlock the power of 'The Glow.' Only a true martial arts master would be able to exhibit 'The Glow' over his entire body. His master explains that he has reached the final level of martial arts accomplishment known as 'The Last Dragon.' Martial artists who reach this final level are said to be able to concentrate such mystical energy into their hands that they begin to glow. In New York City, Leroy Green (also known as 'Bruce Leeroy') has dreams of becoming a great martial artist like his idol Bruce Lee. The film was a financial success despite a mixed reception by critics, and is considered a cult classic. The Last Dragon was released in theatres by TriStar Pictures on March 22, 1985. Choreography was created by Lester Wilson and Lawrence Leritz.

The film stars Taimak, Vanity, Julius Carry, Christopher Murney, Keshia Knight Pulliam, and Faith Prince. The Last Dragon (sometimes listed as Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon) is a 1985 American martial arts comedy film produced by Rupert Hitzig for Berry Gordy and directed by Michael Schultz.

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