Dragon Eyes
2012 film by John Hyams
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::summary 2012 film by John Hyams ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Dragon Eyes |
| image | Dragon Eyes FilmPoster.jpeg |
| caption | Official film poster |
| director | John Hyams |
| producer | Moshe Diamant |
| writer | Tim Tori |
| starring | {{plainlist |
| music | Michael Krassner |
| cinematography | Stephen Schlueter |
| editing | {{plainlist |
| studio | After Dark Films |
| distributor | After Dark Films |
| released | |
| runtime | 91 minutes |
| country | United States |
| language | English |
| budget | $4.8 million |
| :: |
| name = Dragon Eyes | image = Dragon Eyes FilmPoster.jpeg | caption = Official film poster | director = John Hyams | producer = Moshe Diamant | writer = Tim Tori | starring = {{plainlist|
- Cung Le
- Jean-Claude Van Damme | music = Michael Krassner | cinematography = Stephen Schlueter | editing = {{plainlist|
- Andrew Bentler
- Andrew Drazek
- Jon Greenhalgh | studio = After Dark Films | distributor = After Dark Films | released = | runtime = 91 minutes | country = United States | language = English | budget = $4.8 million Dragon Eyes is a 2012 American martial arts film starring Cung Le and Jean-Claude Van Damme. It was directed by John Hyams. 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. The film was the second collaboration between Van Damme and Hyams, after Universal Soldier: Regeneration (2009).
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 arrives. He begins to play one gang against the other, by calling on the teachings of his mentor, Tiano, to find the strength to battle back. However, just as he begins to bring the community under control, Hong is confronted by Victor "Mr. V" Swan, 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 Victor "Mr. V" Swan
- Crystal Mantecón as Rosanna
- Danny Mora as Grandpa George
- Kris 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
References
- Sztypuljak, David. (2012-03-16). "World Exclusive: The New Trailer for Jean Claude Van Damme's 'Dragon Eyes'".
- "Fastlane NextGen: Initial Certification Search".
- "Van Damme's Mainstream Comeback May Start In Dragon Eyes". Cinema Blend.
- "Jean-Claude Van Damme confirmed for Joel Silver's 'Dragon Eyes ...".
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