Year of the Dragon

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

19852h 14m6.8(506 votes)

ActionCrimeThriller

Synopsis

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…

Year of the Dragon (1985) is a action, crime, and thriller film directed by Michael Cimino. It stars Mickey Rourke, John Lone, and Ariane. The film runs for 2 hours 14 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.8 out of 10 from 506 votes.

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Director

Michael Cimino

Cast

Mickey Rourke

Stanley White

John Lone

Joey Tai

Ariane

Tracy Tzu

Leonard Termo

Angelo Rizzo

Raymond J. Barry

Louis Bukowski

Caroline Kava

Connie White

Eddie Jones

William McKenna

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Where can I watch Year of the Dragon?

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Who stars in Year of the Dragon?

Year of the Dragon stars Mickey Rourke, John Lone, Ariane, and Leonard Termo, and was directed by Michael Cimino.

How long is Year of the Dragon?

Year of the Dragon has a runtime of 2 hours 14 minutes.

When did Year of the Dragon come out?

Year of the Dragon was released in 1985.

What genre is Year of the Dragon?

Year of the Dragon is a action, crime, and thriller film.

Is Year of the Dragon worth watching?

Year of the Dragon holds an average audience score of 6.8 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.