Latin Dragon (2004)

In the grand tradition of the lone hero who mysteriously appears in a town desperate for help (think "Shane, "Billy Jack", "James Bond" and "Chinese Connection"), having survived a war and ... See full summary »

Director:

Scott Thomas

Writers:

James Becket (story), Fabian Carrillo (story),

Stars:

Fabian Carrillo, Gary Busey, Lorenzo Lamas

Cast

Credited cast:
Fabian Carrillo	...	Daniel Silva
Gary Busey	...	Thorn
Lorenzo Lamas	...	Frank
Robert LaSardo	...	Paco
Joyce Giraud	...	Claudia Sanchez
Luis Antonio Ramos	...	Rafael Silva
Pepe Serna	...	Hector Sanchez
James Hong	...	Mr. Rhee
Carlos Nicasio	...	Homeboy Gangbanger #1
Cristos	...	Homeboy Gangbanger #2
Tony Perez	...	Father Hernandez
Davenia McFadden	...	Officer Washington
Deron McBee	...	Mad Dog
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Monique Barajas	...	City Council Speaker
Luis Chávez	...	Driver

Storyline

In the grand tradition of the lone hero who mysteriously appears in a town desperate for help (think "Shane, "Billy Jack", "James Bond" and "Chinese Connection"), having survived a war and now serving the government as an undercover agent, Danny Silva takes on his biggest foe yet: the street gangs that have taken over his neighborhood. Unwilling to play by the rules set down by the criminals, Silva forgoes the use of guns and decides to battle the thugs with the strength of his fists, spirit and willpower, turning himself into a real-life, modern-day superhero. Packed with pulse pounding, adrenaline-filled action; "Latin Dragon" gives us our first mainstream Latino martial arts action hero.

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Plot Keywords:

latino action hero | martial arts | female nudity

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Taglines:

"Latin Dragon" gives us our first mainstream Latino martial arts action hero!

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Genres:

Action

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, language, sexuality and some drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

7 September 2004 (USA)

Also Known As:

La justicia del dragon

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Pacific Entertainment Group, Den Pictures Inc., Latin Dragon Productions Inc.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

101 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.78 : 1

Did You Know?

Crazy Credits

Original concept of "Latin Dragon" created by Fabian Carrillo

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Connections

Referenced in Final Move (2006)

User Reviews

Busey, Lamas &...Romano?

"Latin Dragon" is an entertaining action film. The plot is: Danny Silva (Carrillo) is an undercover agent who has the battle the street gangs in his neighborhood. Gary Busey plays the street kingpin "Thorne". Lorenzo Lamas is his henchman "Frank".

The drawback in this movie is that Carrillo looks like a Latino Ray Romano. So it's hilarious to see him do martial arts. Busey and Lamas sleepwalk through their roles.

There's also some unnecessary "Matrix" style FX that come out of nowhere when bullets start flying. Overall, it's cheap and fun action... If you don't mind that.

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