The Last Dragon


The Last Dragon sometimes listed as Berry Gordys The Last Dragon is a 1985 martial arts musical film produced by Rupert Hitzig for Berry Gordy and directed by Michael Schultz. The film was a critical disappointment but a financial success, and is now considered a cult classic. The film stars Taimak, Vanity Denise Katrina Matthews, Julius J. Carry III, Chris Murney, Keshia Knight Pulliam and Faith Prince. Choreography was done by Lester Wilson and Lawrence Leritz. It was released in theatres by TriStar Pictures on March 22, 1985.

Another martial artist, Shonuff Julius J. Carry III A.K.A The Shogun of Harlem sees Leroy as the only obstacle to being acknowledged as the true master of martial arts. Leroy refuses to fight him and a furious Shonuff vows that he will defeat Leroy. Shonuff and his gang later break in and assault one of the students at Leroys martial arts school, Johnny Yu Glen Eaton, demanding that Leroy bow before Shonuff. Finally, Shonuff and his gang attempt to send a message to Leroy by destroying the Green family pizza restaurant.Meanwhile, video arcade mogul Eddie Arkadian Chris Murney sends his men to kidnap 7th Heaven video host Laura Charles Vanity in the hopes of getting his girlfriend Angela Viraccos Faith Prince new music video featured on her show. The kidnap attempt is thwarted by Leroy who easily fends off the thugs. He loses his medal during the struggle, which Laura recovers. Later, Leroy witnesses Laura being kidnapped by Arkadians brutish henchman Rock Mike Starr. A clue left behind reveals that the kidnappers work for Eddie Arkadian Productions. ........

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