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Revenge of the Green Dragons (2014): Cast, Ratings & Box Office

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Revenge of the Green Dragons is a 2014 action drama directed by Andrew Loo and Wai-keung Lau, starring Ray Liotta, Harry Shum Jr. and Carl Li. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes and earned $107,412 worldwide. Critics gave it 16% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.

IMDb rating
5.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes
16%
worldwide gross
$107.4K
Metascore
36
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Revenge of the Green Dragons (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Directors
Andrew Loo and Wai-keung Lau
Genres
Action , Drama , Crime
Original language
English
Studio
A24
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Revenge of the Green Dragons About?

The premise of Revenge of the Green Dragons without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Set in 1980s New York, this film follows two immigrant brothers, Sonny and Steven, who become involved with the "Green Dragons" gang in Chinatown. Finding a sense of belonging within the criminal underworld, they climb the ranks, but their bond is strained by internal conflicts and a devastating romance. Ultimately, Sonny embarks on a path of vengeance against the very people he considered his family.

Revenge of the Green Dragons Themes & Keywords

· 34 tags
  • chinese mafia
  • chinatown
  • gangster
  • new york city
  • shot in the head
  • egg roll
  • 1980s
  • new york
  • immigrant
  • death
  • female topless nudity
  • crying
+22 more
  • screaming
  • female nudity
  • brief nudity
  • blood
  • torture
  • gambling
  • robbery
  • drugs
  • smoking
  • shooting
  • stabbing
  • double cross
  • rape
  • tooth pulled out
  • finger cut off
  • murder
  • execution
  • american dream
  • color in title
  • animal in title
  • based on magazine article
  • surprise ending
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Cast & crew

Revenge of the Green Dragons Cast

Ray Liotta leads the cast, with Harry Shum Jr. and Carl Li. Directed by Andrew Loo and Wai-keung Lau; 8 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Revenge of the Green Dragons

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From the directors

More from Andrew Loo and Wai-keung Lau

More films directed by Andrew Loo and Wai-keung Lau, best-rated first: Infernal Affairs, Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen, Tau man ji D and The Guillotines.

Ratings

Revenge of the Green Dragons Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Revenge of the Green Dragons 16% on Rotten Tomatoes and 36 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.3/10.

Plot

Revenge of the Green Dragons Plot Summary

What happens in Revenge of the Green Dragons from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As a young boy, Sonny experienced a tragic loss when he was separated from his mother while being smuggled into the US. He was taken in by the notorious Snakehead Lady, the leader of the smuggling operation, who placed him in a new family, thus becoming brothers with Stephen. Their lives took a dark turn when Stephen mysteriously vanished, only to resurface as a member of the ruthless Green Dragons gang.

Full summary

The whole story of Revenge of the Green Dragons, scene by scene

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Box office

Revenge of the Green Dragons Box Office

Revenge of the Green Dragons grossed $107,412 worldwide.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$107.4K

International
$107.4K
Videos

Revenge of the Green Dragons Trailers & Videos

6 videos: 1 trailer and 5 clips.

All 6 videos
Revenge Of The Green Dragons | Official Trailer HD | A24
  • Clip Revenge Of The Green Dragons | FBI Investigation | Official Movie Clip HD | A24
  • Clip Revenge Of The Green Dragons | Happy Customers | Official Movie Clip HD | A24
  • Clip Revenge Of The Green Dragons | The American Dream | Official Movie Clip HD | A24
  • Clip Revenge Of The Green Dragons | Official Red Band Clip HD | A24
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Revenge of the Green Dragons?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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What tragic event haunted Sonny throughout his life?

Cars

Cars in Revenge of the Green Dragons

10 cars on screen, including the 1979 Dodge Magnum XE and the 1988 Honda Accord.

All 10 cars
  • 1979 Dodge Magnum XE in Revenge of the Green Dragons 1979 Dodge Magnum XE Important role
  • 1988 Honda Accord in Revenge of the Green Dragons 1988 Honda Accord Important role
  • 1984 Toyota Celica in Revenge of the Green Dragons 1984 Toyota Celica Important role
  • 1986 Chevrolet Caprice in Revenge of the Green Dragons 1986 Chevrolet Caprice Minor role
Details

Revenge of the Green Dragons Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “La revanche des Dragons Verts” and “A Vingança dos Dragões Verdes”.

Also known as
  • La revanche des Dragons Verts
  • A Vingança dos Dragões Verdes
  • Драконы Нью-Йорка
  • 青龙复仇
  • As Leis do Crime
  • La venganza de los Green Dragos
  • נקמת הדרקונים הירוקים
  • Pomsta zelených draků
  • A Zöld Sárkányok bosszúja
  • Yeşil Ejderhaların İntikamı
  • La vengeance des Dragons verts
  • 青龍幫的復仇
+6 more
  • 青龍
  • 무법도시
  • リベンジ・オブ・ザ・グリーン・ドラゴン
  • La Venganza del Dragón
  • Отмъщението на зелените дракони
  • Pomsta Zelených drakov

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FAQ

Revenge of the Green Dragons FAQ: Cast & Box Office

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Revenge of the Green Dragons, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Revenge of the Green Dragons?

Revenge of the Green Dragons runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was Revenge of the Green Dragons released?

Revenge of the Green Dragons was released on October 24, 2014.

Who directed Revenge of the Green Dragons?

Revenge of the Green Dragons was directed by Andrew Loo and Wai-keung Lau.

More films by Andrew Loo

Who is in the cast of Revenge of the Green Dragons?

Revenge of the Green Dragons stars Ray Liotta, Harry Shum Jr. and Carl Li, among 8 credited actors.

How much did Revenge of the Green Dragons make at the box office?

Revenge of the Green Dragons grossed $107,412 worldwide.

How is Revenge of the Green Dragons rated?

Revenge of the Green Dragons has 5.3/10 on IMDb, 16% on Rotten Tomatoes, 36 on Metacritic and 53% on TMDB.

Does Revenge of the Green Dragons have a post-credit scene?

No. Revenge of the Green Dragons has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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