Dragon Eyes
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Directed by | John Hyams |
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Written by | Tim Tori |
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Music by | Michael Krassner |
Cinematography | Stephen Schlueter |
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Distributed by | After Dark Films |
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Running time | 91 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Dragon Eyes is a 2012 American martial arts film starring Cung Le and Jean-Claude Van Damme. It was directed by John Hyams.[2][3] In New Orleans, a mysterious man looks to unite two warring gangs against the lawmen who have been using them to advance their corrupt agenda.
Plot
St. Jude Square is a neighborhood living in fear and despair. The dueling gangs of local kingpins, Dash and Antoine, terrorize the streets, and the citizens live without a shred of hope until mysterious stranger, Ryan Hong (Cung Le) arrives. He begins to play one gang against the other, by calling on the teachings of his mentor, Tiano (Jean-Claude Van Damme), to find the strength to battle back. However, just as he begins to bring the community under control, Hong is confronted by Mr. V (Peter Weller), the town's corrupt police chief. At first Mr. V is impressed by Hong's skill, but soon sees Hong as a threat to his regime and the two are locked in a head to head battle, pitting the fear and corruption of Mr. V's regime against the new beginning Hong represents for the people of St. Jude Square.
Cast
- Cung Le as Ryan Hong
- Jean-Claude Van Damme as Tiano
- Peter Weller as Mr. V
- Crystal Mantecon as Rosanna
- Danny Mora as Grandpa George
- Kristopher Van Varenberg as Sgt. Feldman
- Luis Da Silva as Dash
- Dan Henderson as Beating Police Officer
- Rich Clementi as Devil Dog Gangster #4
- Trevor Prangley as Lord
Home media
On 9 April 2012, DVD and Blu-ray disc was released by G2 Pictures in the United Kingdom in Region 2. A limited number of the DVD slipcovers in Australia were for sale from sanity.com.au and autographed by Jean-Claude Van Damme.
References
- ↑ Sztypuljak, David (2012-03-16). "World Exclusive: The New Trailer for Jean Claude Van Damme’s ‘Dragon Eyes’". HeyUGuys.com. Retrieved 2014-12-18.
- ↑ "Van Damme's Mainstream Comeback May Start In Dragon Eyes". Cinema Blend. Retrieved 2011-03-21.
- ↑ "Jean-Claude Van Damme confirmed for Joel Silver's 'Dragon Eyes ...". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2011-03-22.