Dragon Wars: D-War (2007)

Based on the Korean legend, unknown creatures will return and devastate the planet. Reporter Ethan Kendrick is called in to investigate the matter, and he arrives at the conclusion that a ... See full summary »

Director:

Hyung-rae Shim

Writer:

Hyung-rae Shim

Stars:

Jason Behr, Amanda Brooks, Robert Forster

Bottom Rated Movies #63 | 1 win & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jason Behr	...	Ethan Kendrick
Amanda Brooks	...	Sarah
Robert Forster	...	Jack
Craig Robinson	...	Bruce
Aimee Garcia	...	Brandy
Chris Mulkey	...	Agent Frank Pinsky
John Ales	...	Agent Judah Campbell
Elizabeth Peña	...	Agent Linda Perez (as Elizabeth Pena)
Billy Gardell	...	Zoo Guard
Holmes Osborne	...	Hypnotherapist
NiCole Robinson	...	Psychiatrist
Geoff Pierson	...	Secretary of Defense (as Geoffrey Pierson)
Cody Arens	...	Young Ethan
Kevin Breznahan	...	Reporter
Jody Carlson	...	Sarah's Mother (as Jody L. Carlson)

Storyline

Based on the Korean legend, unknown creatures will return and devastate the planet. Reporter Ethan Kendrick is called in to investigate the matter, and he arrives at the conclusion that a girl, stricken with a mysterious illness, named Sarah is suppose to help him. The Imoogi makes its way to Los Angeles, wreaking havoc and destruction. With the entire city under arms, will Ethan and Sarah make it in time to save the people of Los Angeles?

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Plot Keywords:

korean | reporter | dragon | antique shop | asian dragon | 

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Taglines:

The One and Only

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Genres:

Action | Drama | Fantasy | Horror | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and creature action

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [Japan] Official site [South Korea]

Country:

South Korea

Language:

English Korean

Release Date:

14 September 2007 (USA)

Also Known As:

Dragon Wars: D-War

Filming Locations:

Bronson Caves, Bronson Canyon, Griffith Park - 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$35,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

KRW 12,181,588,006 (South Korea), 5 August 2007, Wide Release

Opening Weekend USA:

$5,041,239, 16 September 2007, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$10,977,721

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$79,915,361

Company Credits

Production Co:

CJ Entertainment,Showbox Entertainment,Younggu-Art Movies

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min (European Film Market)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Riffed by the guys from MST3K under the Rifftrax name; Michael J Nelson, Bill Corbett and Kevin Murphy.

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Goofs

In reality, firearms, especially those loaded with armor-piercing ammunition, would have easily penetrated the armor of medieval warriors, like that of the 'Artox' army, yet small-arms fire and even .50 caliber machine guns could not harm these warriors.

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Quotes

Mr. Belafonte: All right. Fine. I didn't see a snake. For heaven's sake, there is no such thing as a giant snake. I must have lost my mind for a second.
Psychiatrist: Everybody makes mistakes. I'm glad you're seeing clearly.
[to the guard]
Psychiatrist: You may untie him.
Mr. Belafonte: I hate to say this, but the giant snake is in this hospital right now. Look out your window.
Psychiatrist: Tie him again. He has to be hospitalized.

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Connections

Featured in Troldspejlet: Episode #39.6 (2008)

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Soundtracks

Boilermaker
Written by Sarah Paul Ocampo, Aaron Huffman, Mark Dibeh and Bo Gilliland
Performed by Love Hotel

User Reviews

Dragon wars sucked

This movie was horrible.

They didn't develop any of the characters at all and the storyline was played out horribly. It was a definite sleeper. You'd expect the action scenes on a movie like this to be its strong points but D-Wars surprises you with even a let down in that department.

Also, the acting was just a step above the level of a low budget porno flick. And I seriously mean that.

I was actually happy to see the end credits on this one cause it was just that bad!!! Please, whatever you do people, don't waste your time and money on a crappy movie like D-Wars.