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The Last Dragon (1985) 6.8
In New York City, a young man searches for the "master" to obtain the final level of martial arts mastery known as the glow. Along the way, he must fight an evil martial arts expert and ... See full summary » Director:Michael SchultzWriter:Louis Venosta |
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In New York City, a young man searches for the "master" to obtain the final level of martial arts mastery known as the glow. Along the way, he must fight an evil martial arts expert and rescue a beautiful singer from an obsessed music promoter. Written by <akil@uclink4.berkeley.edu>
Plot Keywords:
martial arts | kung fu classic | cult film | kung fu | new york city |Taglines:
A martial arts master so powerful, he hesitated to unleash that power...until the day he couldn't hesitate any longer. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
22 March 1985 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon See more »Filming Locations:
New York City, New York, USABox Office
Budget:
$10,000,000 (estimated)Gross:
$33,000,000 (USA)Company Credits
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Leroy Green: The secret awaits eyes unclouded by ambition.
Sho'nuff: WHAT?
Leroy Green: Those who are bound by desire see only that which can be held in their hands.
Sho'nuff: See, now it is mumbo jumbo like that, and skinny little lizards like you thinkin' ...
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Performed by El DeBarge (as DeBarge)
Written by Dave DeLuca
Produced by El DeBarge (as Eldra DeBarge)
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In 1997, Busta Rhymes parodied the character Sho'nuff in his music video for "Dangerous". In the video, the music cuts off, and Busta proclaims, "Yo Leroy! Am I not the baddest..." and replicates the first on-screen speech of Sho'nuff in this movie. See more »Goofs
When Sho'nuff's crew comes in the theatre, the gang is lined up 3 on each side with the 3 chicks mixed in the lines. When the camera cuts back, they're lined up 3 girls on the left, 3 guys on the right. See more »Quotes
Sho'nuff: Well, well, well. If it ain't the serious, elusive Leroy Green. I've been waiting a long time for this, Leroy. I am sick of hearing these bullshit Superman stories about the - Wassah! - legendary Bruce Leroy catching bullets with his teeth. Catches bullets with his teeth? Nigga please.Leroy Green: The secret awaits eyes unclouded by ambition.
Sho'nuff: WHAT?
Leroy Green: Those who are bound by desire see only that which can be held in their hands.
Sho'nuff: See, now it is mumbo jumbo like that, and skinny little lizards like you thinkin' ...
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Coke Is It (Coca-Cola Commercial)Performed by El DeBarge (as DeBarge)
Written by Dave DeLuca
Produced by El DeBarge (as Eldra DeBarge)
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Lest we forget, this is BERRY GORDY's The Last Dragon. He was the head of Motown Records. It has the look of a music video for a good reason, it was produced and directed by music video people. Made to sell soundtracks like almost every Robert Stigwood movie of the 1970s.
Tiamak play Leroy, often called Bruce LeeRoy in this movie(ouch). It's amazing that he didnt do more in Hollywood than he did, maybe it was a personal choice of his, it certainly does not seem to be because of any lack of talent. He could have been an action hero on the level of a Van Damme in my opinion (with a little acting talent added in...).
Vanity is beautiful, as usual, as the host of a TV video show, remember them? She is very easy on the eyes and the role does not require too much in the way of her acting, so she does very well.
The story line is silly and improbable. All this action and no police ever show up? The movie makers and Tiamak seem to obviously love Bruce Lee movies, and for Lee fans this was a nice way of seeing Bruce back on the big screen after 12 years or so of nothing after his death. The scene where Vanity presents Leroy with a video compilation of some of Bruce's greatest moves is a highlight of this movie.
Worth seeing. Be in a light, silly mood and you will get the most out of it. Be sarcastic and critical and you will have a miserable time. Remember, your children will laugh at your favorite movies as well.