The Last Dragon (1985)

Set in 1980s New York City, The Last Dragon is a vibrant and entertaining blend of martial arts action, comedy, and music. The story follows Leroy Green (Taimak), a young martial artist on a spiritual journey to achieve the ultimate level of martial arts mastery, known as “The Glow.” This mystical energy represents the perfect unity of body and mind, granting a fighter extraordinary power.
Leroy, nicknamed “Bruce Leroy” due to his idolization of Bruce Lee, trains diligently under his martial arts master. However, his quest for “The Glow” leads him into conflict with two dangerous adversaries:
Sho’nuff, the Shogun of Harlem (Julius Carry): A flamboyant and ruthless martial artist determined to prove himself as the greatest fighter in Harlem.
Eddie Arkadian (Christopher Murney): A shady video arcade mogul who wants to use Leroy to further his own sinister schemes.
When Eddie kidnaps Laura Charles (Vanity), a beautiful VJ and singer, to force her to promote his girlfriend’s music videos, Leroy steps in to save her. As Leroy battles his enemies, he discovers that “The Glow” can only be achieved through self-belief and a deeper understanding of his inner strength.
The film climaxes in an epic showdown between Leroy and Sho’nuff, where Leroy attains “The Glow” and defeats his rival in a visually stunning and empowering finale.