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The Last Dragon

Manufacturer: Twentieth Century Fox
Starring: Taimak, Vanity, Christopher Murney, Julius Carry, Faith Prince
Directed By: Michael Schultz
Average Customer Rating: Average rating of 4.5/5Average rating of 4.5/5Average rating of 4.5/5Average rating of 4.5/5Average rating of 4.5/5



Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 0086162692437
Format: Closed-captioned
Label: Twentieth Century Fox
Manufacturer: Twentieth Century Fox
Publisher: Twentieth Century Fox
Release Date: 1997-06-11
Running Time: 109
Studio: Twentieth Century Fox
Theatrical Release Date: 1985-03-22

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Editorial Reviews:

Get ready for some seriously big hair. The Last Dragon--or, to call it by its full title, Berry Gordy's the Last Dragon--is a stunning example of 1980s camp cinema. One-name kung fu wonder Taimak plays Leroy Green, a.k.a. Bruce Leroy, a humble student of kung fu who has achieved the highest level of skill, but hasn't yet found his inner master. Wandering through the streets of New York in a Chinese peasant outfit, he accidentally becomes the protector of nightclub hostess/video jockey Laura Charles (played by former Prince protégé Vanity, who also costarred in the trash classic Action Jackson). She's being threatened by a height-challenged mobster who wants her to play his girlfriend's video (the girlfriend is something of a Cyndi Lauper look-alike, played by Broadway star Faith Prince). Meanwhile, a man who calls himself Sho'Nuff, the Shogun of Harlem, wants to kick Leroy's ass and prove himself the baddest kung fu master in town. Add to this Leroy's smart-mouthed brother Richie (who calls Leroy "the chocolate-covered yellow peril"), a dregs-of-Motown soundtrack (DeBarge is a high point), ninja battles, pseudo-Eastern philosophical babble, and a jaw-dropping club performance by Vanity, and you have a hilarious example of why we're all so very glad the '80s are over. Featuring a bit role by William H. Macy (Fargo, Magnolia). --Bret Fetzer


Spotlight customer reviews:

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Summary: The Last Dragon Fan Review
Comment: This is a very good quality movie, but I am a little bias. I grew up watching this movie and hearing quotes from it from my older brothers. It has a fair amount of action and some music that will get stuck in your head by the end. I thought the movie had a good unique personality for an action/music/romance/comedy movie. It is from the '80s so fans of strictly newer movies may not like this because of the music, style, and language in the movie. It is definitely a memorable movie and one that I think everybody should watch at least once even if you're not a big action fan because it has a good mix of a lot of elements. It is one of the only movies that I can watch a lot of times in a short period and not get bored. Get some friends and watch this movie, but just don't take it too seriously though because you will miss out on a lot of good moments in the movie.

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Summary: Just What I Ordered
Comment: I am very pleased with my purchasing experience and product from Amazon! I watched this movie soon after it's arrival, and it brought back so many good memories. I received just what I ordered in excellent condition and in a timely manner. Great job, Amazon.

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Summary: You Are The Last Dragon
Comment: I used to love this movie when I was a kid and I still enjoying looking at it. I love the music in the movie but thats because Im an 80's baby lol!!! I would tell anyone to get this movie its a all time favorite.

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Summary: Absolutely Wonderful
Comment: This ia a product that I had been looking for and I finally found it on Amazon. Great soundtrack, awesome movie. Do I recommend this movie to others? "Sho'Nuff"

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Summary: The Last Dragon Review
Comment: This is one of them classic 80's movies that I felt I needed in my collection. It really captured the era great... I mean, people back in the 1980's used to glow, right?

Seriously, it's a great movie. You gotta watch it.

(ian)


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