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."
Originally released in 1985. Year of the Dragon is a action/crime film. directed by Michael Cimino. With a runtime of 2h 14m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Mickey Rourke, John Lone, and Ariane
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 to progressively violent measures -- even as his concerned wife, Connie, and his superiors beg him to consider the consequences of his actions.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 16, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
2h 14m
134 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (467 votes)
Budget
$24M
Production budget
Box Office
$18.7M
0.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $24,000,000
- Revenue
- $18,707,466
Production Companies
- The De Laurentiis Company
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...
Who directed Year of the Dragon?
Year of the Dragon was directed by Michael Cimino.
How long is Year of the Dragon?
Year of the Dragon has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
When was Year of the Dragon released?
Year of the Dragon was released on August 16, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Year of the Dragon?
The main cast of Year of the Dragon includes Mickey Rourke, John Lone, Ariane, Leonard Termo, Raymond J. Barry.
Is Year of the Dragon worth watching?
Year of the Dragon has a user rating of 6.8/10 based on 467 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.