The Last Dragon
1985 · Movie · PG-13 · 109 min · ★ 6.5 · 59% critics
A young martial artist goes looking for a master to reach the final level of training, known as the glow. Along the way, he tangles with a showy evil fighter and gets caught up in a scheme involving a beautiful singer and an obsessed music promoter.
Also known as Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon
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Details
- Years
- 1985
- Release date
- 1985-03-22
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 109 min
- Max quality
- UHD
- Critic score
- 59/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.5/10 (286 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy The Last Dragon if you want campy, high-energy 80s martial arts with neon attitude and entertaining fights, but Not for you if cheesy humor and dated vibes turn you off, especially compared to Big Trouble in Little China or The Karate Kid.
Pros: neon-drenched fun; catchy 80s vibes; satisfying kung fu action | Cons: cheesy dated humor; some dragged pacing; overwrought musical moments
Themes
- martial arts
- kung fu
- kidnapping
- pop singer
- musical
- pizzeria
- limousine
- martial arts master
- martial artist
- martial arts training
- martial arts school
- kung fu master
- +6 more
Awards & recognition
- Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Original Song · 1986 · nominated
Cast & crew
Taimak
as Leroy Green
Vanity
as Laura Charles
Christopher Murney
as Eddie Arkadian
Julius Carry
as Sho'nuff / The Shogun of Harlem
Faith Prince
as Angela Viracco
- LO
Leo O'Brien
as Richie Green
Mike Starr
as Rock
Jim Moody
as Daddy Green
- GE
Glen Eaton
as Johnny Yu
Ernie Reyes Jr.
as Tai
Directed by Michael Schultz