


Film · Released
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.”
Year of the Dragon at a glance
Year of the Dragon is a 1985 action and crime film, running 2h 14m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 18 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Rated 18 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1985-08-16
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Genres
- Action, Crime, Thriller
- Director
- Michael Cimino
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 · 520 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmIn 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.
Cast
14 names
Mickey RourkeStanley White
John LoneJoey Tai
ArianeTracy Tzu
Leonard TermoAngelo Rizzo
Raymond J. BarryLouis Bukowski
Caroline KavaConnie White
Eddie JonesWilliam McKenna
Joey ChinRonnie Chang
Victor WongHarry Yung
K. Dock YipMilton Bin
Bau Hon-LamFred HungQuestions about Year of the Dragon
Quick answersWhere can I watch Year of the Dragon in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Year of the Dragon is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Year of the Dragon suitable for children?
Year of the Dragon is rated 18 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Year of the Dragon on PelisPlus UK?
Year of the Dragon has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.
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…
How long is Year of the Dragon?
Year of the Dragon runs for 2h 14m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Year of the Dragon trailer?
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