One of the greatest cult classics of the 80s, you can watch The Last Dragon in the latest Everything Action Theater. “Bruce” Leroy Greene (Taimak) is on a quest through the wildest parts of NYC to find a mysterious martial arts master who can help him achieve the ultimate level of his martial arts training and attain “The Glow,” becoming a master like his idol, Bruce Lee. Along the way, he faces the villainous “Shogun of Harlem,” Sho’Nuff (Julius Carry), and the arcade baron/music manager Eddie Arkadian (Christopher Murney). Leroy becomes a target after saving the beautiful VJ, Laura Charles (Vanity), from Arkadian’s thugs, who try to force her to play a music video for Arkadian’s girlfriend on her show. The movie’s soundtrack is a standout, featuring songs like “Rhythm of the Night” by El DeBarge and “The Glow” by Willie Hutch. The movie was reviewed relatively well by critics at the time, and it was a modest hit at the box office, but repeated airings on cable after its release turned it into a beloved cult film. It’s a crazy, cheesy, and awesome movie you can experience below, thanks to YouTube.
