Year of the Dragon (1985) 6.9
A police detective cracks down on organized crime in Chinatown after the murders of Triad and Mafia leaders. Director:Michael Cimino |
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Year of the Dragon (1985) 6.9
A police detective cracks down on organized crime in Chinatown after the murders of Triad and Mafia leaders. Director:Michael Cimino |
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Mickey Rourke | ... | ||
John Lone | ... | ||
Ariane | ... | ||
Leonard Termo | ... | ||
Raymond J. Barry | ... |
Louis Bukowski
(as Ray Barry)
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Caroline Kava | ... | ||
Eddie Jones | ... | ||
Joey Chin | ... | ||
Victor Wong | ... | ||
K. Dock Yip | ... | ||
Hon-Lam Pau | ... |
Fred Hung
(as Pao Han Lin)
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Way Dong Woo | ... |
Elder
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Jimmy Sun | ... |
Elder
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Daniel Davin | ... | ||
Mark Hammer | ... |
Commissioner Sullivan
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Using unprecedented degrees of violence, young Joey Tai becomes the head of Chinese mafia in New York and undisputed leader of the Chinese community. Stanley White, the most decorated cop in New York and a Vietnam veteran, is put in charge of Chinatown. Both men are prone to breaking long-established rules and both men are unlikely to make compromises with each other, which leads to unavoidable and bloody conflict. Written by Dragan Antulov <dragan.antulov@altbbs.fido.hr>
Next to "Barfly", this is Mickey Rourke's best performance. His turn as an uncompromising, tough New York cop is unforgettable.
The story is complex and involved, and much more engaging than your average 80's cop movie. The cinematography is stylish, and the acting performances all around are outstanding, especially John Lone and Raymond J. Barry.
There's some very graphic violence and some revealing sex scenes, so not for the kiddies! (I'm sure my parents regret taking me to see this one in the theater as a teen, but I made them!)
Overall I think this movie was misunderstood and overlooked by the "award people" and critics. Michael Cimino always has a gritty way about his films and this one is no different, maybe the brutality and violence in this film turned some people off. But if you haven't seen it I would highly recommend it. I really hope this one comes out on DVD at some point!