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The Last Dragon

  • 19851985
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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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.
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
16K
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POPULARITY
4,009
502
  • Director
    • Michael Schultz
  • Writer
    • Louis Venosta
  • Stars
    • Taimak
    • Vanity
    • Christopher Murney
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Schultz
  • Writer
    • Louis Venosta
  • Stars
    • Taimak
    • Vanity
    • Christopher Murney
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 144User reviews
    • 71Critic reviews
    • 58Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 nominations

    Videos2

    Official Trailer
    Trailer 1:28
    Official Trailer
    The Last Dragon
    Trailer 1:28
    The Last Dragon

    Photos141

    Taimak in The Last Dragon (1985)
    Julius Carry in The Last Dragon (1985)
    Julius Carry and Taimak in The Last Dragon (1985)
    Christopher Murney in The Last Dragon (1985)
    Taimak and Vanity in The Last Dragon (1985)
    Vanity in The Last Dragon (1985)
    Taimak and Vanity in The Last Dragon (1985)
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    Sam Harris at an event for The Last Dragon (1985)
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    Taimak and Vanity in The Last Dragon (1985)

    Top cast

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    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
    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
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • 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
      This error is during the final showdown between Leroy and Sho'Nuff. When Leroy is pulled from the water drum for the last time, the blood and injuries are washed off/healed, but when the camera cuts back to Sho'Nuff, you can still see blood 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

    User reviews144

    Review
    Top review
    Sho'Nuff!
    I recently saw this movie for the first time, and I actually liked it.

    I think I enjoyed this movie so much because it was like a time capsule of the 1980s. I remember all those songs on the soundtrack, and I remember how popular Vanity was during that time. Mostly though, I remember the b-boys. *swoon* I can totally see this movie being a hit with kids back in the day because they'd look up to Taimak's character, and breakdancing was the BOMB... I'm sure he was all the rage then. But it's kind of a positive role model type thing for the kids too, and I can see parents really digging that, thinking that this movie is a selection that'll keep the youngstaz outta trouble for an hour and forty-five minutes or whatever.

    > This is an action packed movie. There is never a dull minute from the time we see the opening scene of the Tae Kwon Do exercises, to the final "battle" between good and evil, there's something keeping you there and interested. I think Bruce Leroy's little brother almost steals the show, because he's such a scam artist. He's like a very young wisecracking Chris Tucker-type or somebody. That kid is hilarious. He's obviously hip, and aware of what's cool during that time. He's also got a crush on Laura (Vanity)... Who wouldn't? He's a red-blooded American boy!

    The most meaningful part of this movie for me was the thing with the brothers... The bridging of the gap between the brothers. That was really special, because Bruce Leroy Green in all his naivete really was very different from his little bro... Like, there's a cultural GAP between them or something!

    I'd recommend this movie to anyone who has a passion for the roots of hip-hop, graffiti (and there is a BUNCH to be seen around the sets) or urban culture, martial arts, or just a well told funny story. It is a comedy--it's even a comedy from the eighties, so get ready to see some multi-colored, checkerboard, neon green, and bright orange patterned madness--but know that this movie has its message too. I kinda think movies like this are quite rare. It isn't often you get to see a young man become a hero of his own accord.

    But, you know... I couldn't be sure if the Sho'Nuff character wasn't really Busta' Rhymes or somebody... =P
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    • useoncendestroy
    • Nov 12, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 22, 1985 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Movie Channel (United States)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon
    • Filming locations
      • New York City, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Delphi III Productions
      • Motown Productions
      • TriStar Pictures
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    Box office

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

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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