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Year of the Dragon (1985)

โ€œIt isn't the Bronx or Brooklyn, it isn't even New York. It's Chinatown... and it's about to explode.โ€

6.8/10 ยท 509 votes 2h 14m r ActionThrillerCrime

#31 of 67 films from 1985 #874 of 2168 in action

Directed by Michael Cimino ยท Written by Robert Daley, Oliver Stone, Michael Cimino

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Overview

In New York, racist Capt. Stanley White becomes obsessed with destroying a Chinese-American drug ring run by Joey Tai, an up-and-coming young gangster as ambitious as he is ruthless. While pursuing an unauthorized investigation, White grows increasingly willing to violate police protocol, resorting to progressively violent measures -- even as his concerned wife, Connie, and his superiors beg him to consider the consequences of his actions.

Cast

Mickey Rourkeas Stanley White
John Loneas Joey Tai
Arianeas Tracy Tzu
Leonard Termoas Angelo Rizzo
Raymond J. Barryas Louis Bukowski
Caroline Kavaas Connie White
Eddie Jonesas William McKenna
Joey Chinas Ronnie Chang
Victor Wongas Harry Yung
K. Dock Yipas Milton Bin
Bau Hon-Lamas Fred Hung
Way Dong Wooas Elder
Jimmy Sunas Elder
Daniel Davinas Francis Kearney

Facts

Release dateAugust 16, 1985
Runtime134 min (2h 14m) โ€” longer as the 1985 average of 104 min
GenresAction, Thriller, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$24,000,000
Box office$18,707,466 (0.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0090350

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Questions

How long is Year of the Dragon?
Year of the Dragon runs 134 minutes (2h 14m).
Is Year of the Dragon worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.8/10 across 509 votes, which places it #31 of 67 films released in 1985 in this index (top 55%) and #874 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Year of the Dragon?
Year of the Dragon was directed by Michael Cimino. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Deer Hunter (1978), Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974).
Who stars in Year of the Dragon?
Mickey Rourke as Stanley White; John Lone as Joey Tai; Ariane as Tracy Tzu; Leonard Termo as Angelo Rizzo; Raymond J. Barry as Louis Bukowski; Caroline Kava as Connie White.
What is Year of the Dragon rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Year of the Dragon?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/96486.

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