The read
A Balasaur Score of 63 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 55%, Metacritic 58/100.
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.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic58/100
501 audience votes
Key crew
- David MansfieldOriginal Music Composer
- Michael CiminoDirector
- Michael CiminoScreenplay
- Oliver StoneScreenplay
Cast
- 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 Hung
- Way Dong WooElder
Stills
Movies like Year of the Dragon
Shows like Year of the Dragon
Themes
drug smugglingheroinchinatownchinese mafiacop