The Dragon from Russia (1990)
Original title: 紅場飛龍
The Dragon from Russia is a 1990 Chinese-language action movie directed by Clarence Ford, with a running time of 1h 36m. It stars Sam Hui, Maggie Cheung and Nina Li Chi.
A former member of a band of criminals known as the 'Eight-Hundred Dragons' is living in fear in Manchuria as the clan does not allow people to leave alive. However, he is eventually tracked down, and kidnapped along with a young Manchurian, Yao - whose memory is erased so that he can be trained in martial arts. Yao's work as an assassin becomes more complicated, however, when he sees his old lover again and his real memories come flooding back.
Quick answers
What is The Dragon from Russia about?
A former member of a band of criminals known as the 'Eight-Hundred Dragons' is living in fear in Manchuria as the clan does not allow people to leave alive. However, he is eventually tracked down, and kidnapped along with a young Manchurian, Yao - whose memory is erased so that he can be trained in martial arts. Yao's work as an assassin becomes more complicated, however, when he sees his old lover again and his real memories come flooding back.
When was The Dragon from Russia released?
The Dragon from Russia was released on 3 August 1990.
How long is The Dragon from Russia?
The Dragon from Russia runs 1h 36m.
Who made The Dragon from Russia?
The Dragon from Russia was directed by Clarence Ford.
Cast
- Sam Hui as Freeman Yao Lung
- Maggie Cheung as May Yip
- Nina Li Chi as Chimer
- Carrie Ng Ka-Lai as Huntress
- Loletta Lee Lai-Chun as Pearl
- Sun Xing as Officer Sonny
- Dean Shek Tin as Snooker
- Richard Yuen Tak as Teddy Wong / Master Of Death
- Yuen Wah as Master Of Death (in train scene)
- Pai Ying as Frank
- Ann Mui Oi-Fong as May
- Sarah Lee as Queenie