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Year of the Dragon (1985)

Movie ★ 6.8 134 min

Action Crime Thriller

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 to progressively violent measures -- even as his concerned wife, Connie, and his superiors beg him to consider the consequences of his actions.

Michael Cimino Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 16, 1985
Runtime
134 min
Rating
R
Budget
$24.0M
Box office
$18.7M
IMDb
tt0090350

Themes

Cast

Mickey Rourke Mickey Rourke Stanley White John Lone John Lone Joey Tai Ariane Ariane Tracy Tzu Leonard Termo Leonard Termo Angelo Rizzo Raymond J. Barry Raymond J. Barry Louis Bukowski Caroline Kava Caroline Kava Connie White Eddie Jones Eddie Jones William McKenna Joey Chin Joey Chin Ronnie Chang Victor Wong Victor Wong Harry Yung K. Dock Yip K. Dock Yip Milton Bin Bau Hon-Lam Bau Hon-Lam Fred Hung Way Dong Woo Elder Jimmy Sun Elder Daniel Davin Francis Kearney Mark Hammer Commissioner Sullivan Dennis Dun Dennis Dun Herbert Kwong David Lee Dragon King Jack Kehler Jack Kehler Alan Perez

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Frequently asked questions

What is Year of the Dragon about?
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 to progressively violent measures -- even as his concerned wife, Connie, and his superiors beg him to consider the consequences of his actions.
Who directed Year of the Dragon?
Year of the Dragon was directed by Michael Cimino.
Who stars in Year of the Dragon?
Year of the Dragon stars Mickey Rourke, John Lone, Ariane, Leonard Termo.
When was Year of the Dragon released?
Year of the Dragon is a 1985 action, crime, thriller film.
Where can I watch Year of the Dragon?
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