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The Last Dragon

  • 1985
  • PG-13
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
18K
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Taimak and Vanity in The Last Dragon (1985)
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In New York City, a young man searches for a Master to obtain the final level of martial arts mastery known as the Glow.In New York City, a young man searches for a Master to obtain the final level of martial arts mastery known as the Glow.In New York City, a young man searches for a Master to obtain the final level of martial arts mastery known as the Glow.

  • Director
    • Michael Schultz
  • Writer
    • Louis Venosta
  • Stars
    • Taimak
    • Vanity
    • Christopher Murney
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    18K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Michael Schultz
    • Writer
      • Louis Venosta
    • Stars
      • Taimak
      • Vanity
      • Christopher Murney
    • 160User reviews
    • 75Critic reviews
    • 59Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations total

    Videos3

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    Photos157

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    Top Cast66

    Taimak
    Taimak
    • Leroy Green
    Vanity
    Vanity
    • Laura Charles
    Christopher Murney
    Christopher Murney
    • Eddie Arkadian
    • (as Chris Murney)
    Julius Carry
    Julius Carry
    • Sho'nuff
    • (as Julius J. Carry III)
    • …
    Faith Prince
    Faith Prince
    • Angela Viracco
    Leo O'Brien
    • Richie Green
    Mike Starr
    Mike Starr
    • Rock
    Jim Moody
    • Daddy Green
    Glen Eaton
    • Johnny Yu
    Ernie Reyes Jr.
    Ernie Reyes Jr.
    • Tai
    Roger Campbell
    • Announcer
    Esther Marrow
    • Mama Green
    Keshia Knight Pulliam
    Keshia Knight Pulliam
    • Sophia
    • (as Keshia Knight)
    Jamal Mason
    • Roy
    B.J. Barie
    B.J. Barie
    • Jackie
    Sarita Allen
    • Angela's Singer #1
    Jacqui Lee Smith
    • Angela's Singer #2
    Jodi Moccia
    • Angela's Singer #3
    • Director
      • Michael Schultz
    • Writer
      • Louis Venosta
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The movie was a critical failure, but a box-office success, making $33 million against a budget of approximately $10 million. It has since become a cult hit.
    • Goofs
      During the final showdown between Leroy and Sho'Nuff, Leroy is pulled from the water drum for the last time, and his blood and injuries are washed off/healed. When the camera cuts back to Sho'Nuff, blood is again visible on Leroy. The blood is there and then gone alternating between shots.
    • Quotes
      • Sho'nuff: Am I the meanest?
      • Sho'nuff 's Goons: Sho'nuff!
      • Sho'nuff: Am I the prettiest?
      • Sho'nuff 's Goons: Sho'nuff!
      • Sho'nuff: Am I the baddest mofo low down around this town?
      • Sho'nuff 's Goons: Sho'nuff!
      • Sho'nuff: Well who am I?
      • Sho'nuff 's Goons: Sho'nuff!
      • Sho'nuff: Who am I?
      • Sho'nuff 's Goons: Sho'nuff!
      • Sho'nuff: I can't hear you...
      • Sho'nuff 's Goons: Sho'nuff!
    • Alternate versions
      UK cinema and video versions were cut by just under 2 minutes by the BBFC to remove all footage of nunchakus.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Slugger's Wife/Desperately Seeking Susan/The Last Dragon (1985)
    • Soundtracks
      The Last Dragon
      Performed by Dwight David
      Written by Norman Whitfield, Bruce Miller
      Produced by Norman Whitfield
      for Johnny Boy Productions

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    Details

    • Release date
      • March 22, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • El último dragón
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Tri-Star Pictures
      • Delphi III Productions
      • Motown Productions
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $10,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $25,754,284
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,254,359
      • Mar 24, 1985
    • Gross worldwide
      • $25,755,277
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 49m(109 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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