Year of the Dragon

Name: Year of the Dragon
Director: Michael Cimino
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1985-01-01
Duration: 134 min
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Mickey Rourke, John Lone, Ariane, Leonard Termo, Raymond J. Barry

1985Dir. Michael Cimino2h 14m

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Runtime2h 14m

Released1985

Budget$24M

Box office$18.7M

DirectorMichael Cimino

About This Movie

Year of the Dragon, directed by Michael Cimino, offers a provocative look at the gritty underbelly of New York's crime scene, steeped in a tense atmosphere. The film’s pacing is deliberate, almost meditative at times, contrasting with the ferocity of Capt. Stanley White’s (Mickey Rourke) obsession with dismantling the Chinese-American drug trade. It's gritty, raw, and unflinchingly explores themes of racism and morality through White's increasingly reckless pursuit of Joey Tai, a character played with cold ambition. The practical effects and realistic fight choreography add to the visceral experience, making it stand out in the 80s action landscape. Rourke's performance is compelling, embodying a flawed antihero navigating a labyrinthine world of crime and culture.

Strong performances, especially from Mickey Rourke.The film delves into cultural tensions and moral complexities.Not your typical action film; it’s more about character study.