The Last Dragon
Directed by Michael Shultz
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The Last Dragon Ratings & Reviews
- jackmeat−1 dMy quick rating - 5.2/10. I don't remember if I liked this 1.5 hour long 80s music video back then or not, but if so, it sure didn't age well. It never attempted to be a martial arts movie, but since this was Berry Gordy's flick (Motown guru), it was, as I said, a music video. A few decent yet obvious nods to the legend Bruce Lee (lead character's name is Bruce Leroy lol) and other little references, but go in knowing what it is. Not great, but surely not something that still takes you back. At least Karate Kid had some action in it. This one, not so much until the end, when they basically glowed in the dark. I satisfied that curiosity, and since it took 35 years to do so, if it takes 35 more to watch again, well, if I'm alive, I won't remember it.
- Adam−6 dWhen I caught this on cable as a kid in the 80s, I was just hype for any kind of action movie. 40 years later, this blaxploitation-camp love letter to aspirational 80s NYC brings an unsophisticated sincerity that is sorely missed in today's cursed age.
- Russell Crafter18 december 2024Definitely a classic film
- Delroy G James18 oktober 2025Just finished The Last Dragon, and wow—what a trip. It’s one of those movies that’s equal parts ridiculous and wonderful. The kung fu scenes are fun, the music is pure 80s magic, and Sho’nuff? Easily one of the most over-the-top villains ever—and I kind of loved every second he was on screen. Yeah, it’s cheesy. Some lines made me laugh for all the wrong reasons, and the plot feels like it was stitched together during a dance break. But somehow, it all works. There’s this infectious energy, this sense that everyone involved was just having fun, and it makes the whole thing hard not to enjoy. By the end, when Bruce Leroy finally gets “the Glow,” I was cheering and cringing at the same time—and grinning through all of it. Definitely a cult classic worth watching, especially if you’re into movies that don’t take themselves too seriously.
- tlhintoq3 juni 2025You have to watch it through the lens of 1985, the era of 'chop saki' martials art movies at the theaters on Saturday mornings, and that this movie is deliberatly taking the mickey out of those films. Its not trying to be a serious low-budget Bruce Lee movie - its just trying to be a fun poke nod to the genre. It does what it set out to do, very well. It **entertains** the audience which is so much more than most of the 2020+ movies do.
- vJoeG20 januari 2025One of the best underrated and often forgotten Martial Arts movies.
- Jake D30 mars 2026A must watch! Definitely a classic
- wrobe5223 februari 2026AbsoluteKino
- Richard3 augusti 2025In the neon lit streets of New York City, Leroy Green (Taimak), a humble martial artist, embarks on a quest to achieve the final level of mastery known as The Glow. Along the way, he must face off against Sho’nuff, the self proclaimed Shogun of Harlem and rescue pop singer Laura Charles (Vanity) from the clutches of a deranged music promoter. The Last Dragon is a one of a kind cult gem that mixes martial arts philosophy with Motown soul and 80s excess. It’s cheesy, over the top and absolutely unforgettable. Whether you're here for the fights, the music, or the Glow, this film delivers pure entertainment.
The Last Dragon Trivia
The Last Dragon was released on 22 mars 1985.
The Last Dragon was directed by Michael Shultz.
The Last Dragon has a runtime of 1h 49m.
The Last Dragon was produced by Rupert Hitzig.
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The key characters in The Last Dragon are Leroy Green (Taimak), Laura Charles (Vanity), Eddie Arkadian (Christopher Murney).
The Last Dragon is rated 15.
The Last Dragon is a Drama, Action, Adventure film.
The Last Dragon has an audience rating of 8.6 out of 10.
The Last Dragon had a budget of 10 mn US$.
The Last Dragon has made 25,8 mn US$ at the box office.