Year of the Dragon (1985): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Year of the Dragon is a 1985 action thriller directed by Michael Cimino, starring Mickey Rourke, Raymond J. Barry and Victor Wong. It runs 2 hours 14 minutes and earned $18.7 million worldwide. It earned 2 award nominations, including Best Original Score at the Golden Globes 1986. Critics gave it 58 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 14m (134 min)
- Director
- Michael Cimino
- Original language
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English - Studio
- MGM/UA Entertainment Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Year of the Dragon About?
The premise of Year of the Dragon without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a city riddled with crime and corruption, Captain Stanley White, a determined detective, becomes consumed by a relentless pursuit of justice. His obsession leads him to target Joey Tai, a resourceful young gangster, fueled by prejudice and a desire for revenge. As White’s methods grow increasingly brutal, he disregards the boundaries of the law, ignoring the concerns of those around him in a dangerous and escalating conflict where morality is challenged.
Year of the Dragon Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- chinatown
- husband wife relationship
- police raid
- marital separation
- xenophobia
- ambition
- righteous rage
- anger
- obsession
- chinese immigrant
- organized crime
- murder
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- violence
- detective
- chinese mafia
- culture clash
- crime boss
- racism
- chinese american
- female reporter
- gang war
- death of wife
- anti hero
- tough guy
- tough cop
- chinatown manhattan new york city
- new york city
- gangster
- polish american
- ethnic slur
- drug lord
- neo noir
- surveillance
- racial slur
- interracial relationship
- dysfunctional marriage
- based on novel
- vietnam war veteran
- police detective
- sex scene
- argument
- insult
- marital estrangement
- husband wife estrangement
- conference
- mourning
- police officer
- murder of a police officer
- undercover cop
- friendship
Year of the Dragon Cast
Mickey Rourke leads the cast, with Raymond J. Barry and Victor Wong. Directed by Michael Cimino; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Michael Cimino
Also Starring in Year of the Dragon
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More films directed by Michael Cimino, best-rated first: The Deer Hunter, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, Heaven's Gate and Desperate Hours.
Year of the Dragon Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Year of the Dragon 58 on Metacritic.
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
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TMDB 69% User score
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Year of the Dragon Plot Summary
What happens in Year of the Dragon from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Stanley White, a seasoned police captain with a tumultuous background rooted in the Vietnam War, vigilantly patrols the rugged streets of New York City’s Chinatown. His relentless mission is to eradicate the pervasive influence of Chinese organized crime, a quest that has deeply strained his personal life, particularly his marriage to his long-suffering wife, Connie.
Full summary
The whole story of Year of the Dragon, scene by scene
Year of the Dragon Box Office
Year of the Dragon grossed $18.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$18.7M
- US & Canada
- $18.7M
Year of the Dragon Awards & Nominations
Year of the Dragon earned 2 award nominations, including Best Original Score at the Golden Globes 1986.
2 nominations1 ceremony
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Golden Globes 1986 2 nominations- Nominated Best Original Score
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor) – John Lone
Year of the Dragon Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Year of the Dragon ≣ 1985 ≣ Trailer
How Well Do You Know Year of the Dragon?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who is the main character and police captain in the film?
Cars in Year of the Dragon
55 cars on screen, including the 1983 Ford Thunderbird and the 1981 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W126.
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1983 Ford Thunderbird Important role -
1981 Mercedes-Benz S-Klasse W126 Important role -
1980 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Stretched Limousine Minor role -
1976 Cadillac Funeral Coach Minor role
Year of the Dragon Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “L'anno del dragone” and “イヤー・オブ・ザ・ドラゴン”.
- Also known as
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- L'anno del dragone
- イヤー・オブ・ザ・ドラゴン
- Manhattan Sur
- Dragens år
- Im Jahr des Drachen
- L'Année du dragon
- שנת הדרקון
- Chinatown bløder
- A sárkány éve
- O Ano do Dragão
- Рік дракона
- Год Дракона
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- Годината на дракона
- 이어 오브 드래곤
- Drakens år
- 龙年
- Η Χρονιά του Δράκου
- Rok smoka
- سال اژدها, დრაკონის წელი
- Rok draka
- Manhattan sud
- มังกรพิษลึก
- Ejderin Yılı
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Movies Like Year of the Dragon
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Revenge of the Green Dragons, Chasing the Dragon and King of Chinatown.
Year of the Dragon FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Year of the Dragon, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Year of the Dragon?
Year of the Dragon runs 2 hours 14 minutes (134 minutes).
When was Year of the Dragon released?
Year of the Dragon was released on August 16, 1985.
Who directed Year of the Dragon?
Year of the Dragon was directed by Michael Cimino.
More films by Michael Cimino Who is in the cast of Year of the Dragon?
Year of the Dragon stars Mickey Rourke, Raymond J. Barry and Victor Wong, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Year of the Dragon make at the box office?
Year of the Dragon grossed $18.7 million worldwide.
How is Year of the Dragon rated?
Year of the Dragon has 58 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Was Year of the Dragon nominated for any awards?
Year of the Dragon received 2 nominations across 1 ceremony.
Does Year of the Dragon have a post-credit scene?
No. Year of the Dragon has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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