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American Dragons - Blutige Entscheidung

Originaltitel: American Dragons
  • 1998
  • 18
  • 1 Std. 31 Min.
IMDb-BEWERTUNG
4,9/10
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IHRE BEWERTUNG
Michael Biehn, Park Joong-hoon, and Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa in American Dragons - Blutige Entscheidung (1998)
AktionKriminalität

Füge eine Handlung in deiner Sprache hinzuTwo cops from different worlds team up to solve the murder of a powerful businessman.Two cops from different worlds team up to solve the murder of a powerful businessman.Two cops from different worlds team up to solve the murder of a powerful businessman.

  • Regie
    • Ralph Hemecker
  • Drehbuch
    • Keith W. Strandberg
    • Erik Saltzgaber
  • Hauptbesetzung
    • Michael Biehn
    • Park Joong-hoon
    • Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
  • Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro
  • IMDb-BEWERTUNG
    4,9/10
    1013
    IHRE BEWERTUNG
    • Regie
      • Ralph Hemecker
    • Drehbuch
      • Keith W. Strandberg
      • Erik Saltzgaber
    • Hauptbesetzung
      • Michael Biehn
      • Park Joong-hoon
      • Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    • 17Benutzerrezensionen
    • 10Kritische Rezensionen
  • Siehe Produktionsinformationen bei IMDbPro
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    Michael Biehn
    Michael Biehn
    • Tony
    Park Joong-hoon
    Park Joong-hoon
    • Kim
    • (as Joong-Hoon Park)
    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa
    • Matsuyama
    Don Stark
    Don Stark
    • Rocco
    Byron Mann
    Byron Mann
    • Shadow
    Ben Immanuel
    Ben Immanuel
    • Angelo
    • (as Benjamin Ratner)
    Lorena Gale
    Lorena Gale
    • Captain Talman
    Hiro Kanagawa
    Hiro Kanagawa
    • Nakai
    Brad Loree
    Brad Loree
    • Mike
    Dean Choe
    • Sato
    Chris Franco
    Chris Franco
    • Pozzo
    James Crescenzo
    • Fiorino
    Roger Cross
    Roger Cross
    • Dion Edwards
    • (as Roger R. Cross)
    Kevan Ohtsji
    Kevan Ohtsji
    • Young Yakuza
    Warren Takeuchi
    Warren Takeuchi
    • Aki
    Fulvio Cecere
    Fulvio Cecere
    • Spano
    Robert Daprocida
    Robert Daprocida
    • Enzo
    • (as Rob Daprocida)
    Michael Hirano
    • Head Monk
    • Regie
      • Ralph Hemecker
    • Drehbuch
      • Keith W. Strandberg
      • Erik Saltzgaber
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    4Mickey Knox

    it s*cks

    If you are into the fighting-shooting all the time cr*p, then you could watch this. Otherwise, don't bother. Two cops, a tough american and a korean, are "forced" to work at a murder case. Of course they despise each other at the beginning and, of course, this situation will change very soon. Lots of action scenes, well done, but that's it. Vote: 4 out of 10.
    8Lt_Coffey_182

    A bit clichéd but overall, a very good effort

    American Dragons is an archetypal 'Buddy' police action film where the main character (Tony Luca – Michael Biehn) is caught in the middle of a gang war between the Mafia and the Yakuza whilst being lumbered with a Korean Detective (Joong-Hoon Park). Despite a totally unoriginal plot, American Dragons is a very good film and definitely has the edge over the average 'Buddy' films that were so popular in the 90s.

    What really sets this apart from other police films is the chemistry between the two main characters. Their bickering throughout the film adds amusement and highlights how cultural differences can have an effect on people's relationships. Luca's apparent racism at the start is not a sign of evil, but of misunderstanding and ignorance. The pair's inevitable journey to becoming friends is done very well and does admirably to avoid becoming cliché. Rather than one character saving the other character's life, it is the stories they tell of their path to becoming a cop and what guided them being where they are that leads them to discovering they have more in common than they first imagined. This, of course, is only after they have a raging fight in a back alley which is broken up by a homeless man threatening to call the police!

    For a direct to video film, the overall quality of the film is very good. The stage lighting is consistent throughout and it is always clear what is occurring on screen. The adrenaline pumping music is one of the best aspects of the film and does a great job of putting the audience on the edge of their seats, especially during action sequences. The fight scenes in the film are also very good; there are a couple good martial arts fights and some great fighting by Biehn.

    This is by no mean Michael Biehn's most challenging role, but he certainly rises to the occasion and does very well in the more emotionally demanding scenes, showing guilt and remorse very effectively in the scenes involving the murdered civilian. It is good to see an actor have such fun with a role as Biehn does in this film. He certainly enjoys playing the tough, cynical cop who punches his way to the truth. Whilst the chemistry between Biehn and Park was good, Joong-Hoon Park does appear to have some struggles coping with his English in this film which occasionally affects the delivery of his lines. Other than that, he performs competently in the film displaying great shock at American's lack of respect for policemen and is great in the banter between Luca and his character (Kim). The rest of the cast is a bit of a disappointment. Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa is almost wasted in this role, an actor of his calibre should definitely have been given more screen time. The only other actor worthy of a mention is Don Stark who is terrific as the clichéd mobster, Rocco.

    What really lets this film down is the script. To be honest, it is abysmal and the script writer should really be ashamed of himself for forcing people to emit such rubbish. With a story that was lacking anything new, a good script was required for the film to gain any real credibility and it is for this reason that film never got a theatrical release.

    While definitely not a masterpiece and not as good as Lethal Weapon, American Dragons is a thoroughly entertaining piece which grips the audience really tight and even adds some occasional touching moments.
    amesmonde

    Biehn Leads an Overlooked Cross-Cultural action Outing

    New York detective Tony Luca is paired with South Korean detective Kim after a failed sting, as they navigate a deadly Mafia-Yakuza conflict while facing cultural clashes and personal demons.

    Orion's American Dragons (1998), also known as Double Edge and The First to Die, inexplicably skipped a release in the U. K. until 2005. Director Ralph Hemecker blends action and drama with shades of American Yakuza (1993) and Black Rain (1989). The cinematography by Ernest Holzman enhances the noir-like atmosphere, while Joel Goldsmith's score adds tension and intensity. The action sequences are a mixed bag-some are executed with precision, while others are less well executed. With scattered fistfights and shootouts the tense opening, alley fight, bowling alley encounter are particularly notable highlights.

    Michael Biehn delivers a strong performance as the hardened Luca, bringing both edge and depth to his role. Park Joong-hoon holds his own, adding humor and charm. Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa makes an impression as Matsuyama, though his screen time is limited. Don Stark as mobster Rocco injects energy, making his scenes particularly engaging.

    The film strikes a balance between gritty action and lighter moments, offering amusing one-liners without veering into full buddy-cop comedy. Biehn shines and carries the film effortlessly.

    While Hemecker's offering may not have the scale or reach the heights of likes of Red Heat (1988), it's still wonderfully atmospheric, embracing the fish-out-of-water dynamic, creating a stylish crime shoot-em-up.
    6GregTheStopSign95

    Nothing outstanding, but also not terrible

    I know it was made it 1998, but this movie is so 80s it almost hurts, but that's probably because it's a straight-to-video thing complete with all the usual 80s cliches - hammy over-acting, angry/rogue cop, Yakuza assassins, revolvers with infinite ammo unless the scene requires them to be empty for Dramatic Reasons...but somehow it manages to rise above the cliches to at least be worth watching.

    Michael Biehn is in fine form as the Angry/Rogue Cop in America, with Park Joong-Hoon joining him from as the Specially Assigned Asian Cop sent from Korea to help investigate killings in a Mafia vs Yakuza war. Two other cast members are the ICONIC Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa as the head of the local Yakuza, and Hiro Kanagawa as one of his underlings.

    Honestly, you know pretty much exactly what you're getting here, and that's not necessarily a bad thing because at least it IS fun. Yes, it could have been better, but it could also have been a LOT worse.
    bob the moo

    Semi-entertaining piece of stereotype and cliche

    New York undercover cop Luca has his cover blown during an attempted sting on mobster Rocco. The fallout leaves a cop and a civilian dead. Meanwhile in Korea officer Kim lives in the shadow of his wife and child – murdered by a gang called the black orchid. When Luca is moved top homicide he finds a connection to the black orchid gang – bringing Kim from Korea. The two must work together to stop the mysterious assassins causing a gang war between the mob and the Yakuza.

    I thought this would be a martial arts type US cross over movie – and I wasn't far off. In fact this film covers all stereotypes of the mismatched-cop movies. We have a foreign cop, a hard assed cop, a firm but fair black captain etc etc. The cliches are overpowering and the story itself is nothing special. Because of the cliches you never get to the point of getting to believe in the characters. The action scenes are OK but it's nowhere near the type of martial rats stuff I expected – even Martial Law is more exciting.

    The cast are mixed – Biehn is OK but really overdoes the tough guy stuff and delivers his lines flat. Park is not much better, at times I thought he was poor because he was foreign and at other times I thought he was poor because he was rubbish. Tagawa is always value for money – but has too small a role. The rest of the cast are nothing more than stereotypes – police captain, mobsters, informants etc. The whole cast is one big cliché.

    The ending deserves special mention (don't worry I'm not spoiling the end!), the line `yeah, see you – but next time I'll come to Korea!' is typical of this mass produced straight-to-video gumph, already planning an international sequel….

    Overall it's almost rubbish. The fact that you know exactly what to expect from it means you're not disappointed (there's a backward compliment!) but it's still pretty poor. May I suggest you watch Rush Hour instead – it's cliched too but it has more energy, comedy and flair. This is very workmanlike stuff.

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    • Wissenswertes
      In Argentina, this film was released straight to video as "Black Rain 2", a sequel of Black Rain (1989).
    • Verbindungen
      Referenced in Los ilusos (2013)
    • Soundtracks
      HOUSE OF THE RISING SUN
      Traditional Arrangement

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    • Erscheinungsdatum
      • 21. November 1998 (Südkorea)
    • Herkunftsländer
      • Kanada
      • Vereinigte Staaten
    • Sprache
      • Englisch
    • Auch bekannt als
      • Double Edge
    • Drehorte
      • Vancouver, British Columbia, Kanada
    • Produktionsfirmen
      • Orion Pictures
      • Daewoo Corporation
      • Motion Picture Corporation of America (MPCA)
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      1 Stunde 31 Minuten
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    • Sound-Mix
      • Dolby Digital
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      • 1.85 : 1

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