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The Last Dragon poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 75.2 / 100
1985·Action / Comedy / Drama·1h 49m

THE LAST DRAGON

“His family thinks he's crazy. His enemies think he's no challenge. But she knows he's THE LAST DRAGON.”

A young man searches for the "master" to obtain the final level of martial arts mastery known as the glow. Along the way he must fight an evil martial arts expert and rescue a beautiful singer from an obsessed music promoter.

Above the Line
Michael Schultz·DirectorLouis Venosta·WriterJames A. Contner·Director of PhotographyMisha Segal·Original Music ComposerChristopher Holmes·Editor
Cast
Taimak·Leroy GreenVanity·Laura CharlesChristopher Murney·Eddie ArkadianJulius Carry·Sho'nuff / The Shogun of HarlemFaith Prince·Angela ViraccoLeo O'Brien·Richie GreenMike Starr·RockJim Moody·Daddy GreenGlen Eaton·Johnny YuErnie Reyes Jr.·Tai
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 5
Michael Schultz·DirectorThomas A. Reilly·First Assistant DirectorKen Ornstein·Second Assistant DirectorRupert Hitzig·Second Unit DirectorRenee Bodner·Script Supervisor
Writing· 1
Louis Venosta·Writer
Camera· 4
James A. Contner·Director of PhotographyDennis Gamiello·Key GripPeter Salim·Camera OperatorRichard Crudo·Camera Trainee
Editing· 2
Christopher Holmes·EditorGeorge B. Hively·Additional Editing
Sound & Music· 3
Misha Segal·Original Music ComposerDiane Warren·SongsSuzanne Coston·Music Supervisor
Art & Design· 6
Peter S. Larkin·Production DesignWilliam Barclay·Art DirectionRobert De Mora·Costume DesignDan Perri·Title DesignerThomas C. Tonery·Set DecorationAllen Weisinger·Makeup Artist
Production· 6
Berry Gordy·Executive ProducerRupert Hitzig·ProducerHoward Feuer·CastingJeremy Ritzer·CastingJoseph M. Caracciolo·Associate ProducerJoseph M. Caracciolo·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 3
Anthony Cortino·HairstylistGene Engels·GafferRobert Blalack·Visual Effects
By the Numbers
75.2
OF 100
Master Score
6.8
OF 10
IMDb
59%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$26M
ROI 158%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Last Dragon's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#E60000
#FFD700
#000000
Mood
Action Packed, Energetic, Mysterious
Composition
Centered
Era
1980s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a central shirtless Black man in a martial arts pose, glowing with a yellow aura, against a black starry background. Surrounding him are thr”

actioncomedydrama
Key Elements
GunRed And Gold Ornate FrameRed Dragons On FrameYellow Aura
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Space
Design Score
8/10
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