I've lost count of my guilty pleasures.This gem is a product of the wild 80s ('85) a time when hair was real big to match one's shoulder pads.When fantasy films were coming out the wazoo - "Cocoon" "Splash" "Dragonslayer" "Ladyhawke" and on and on.
"The Last Dragon" centered around young Leroy Green (played by real martial arts master Taimak) who just wants to be as proficient in the martial arts as Bruce Lee. Tall order indeed. It stars Vanity as Laura Charles, a TV host accosted by a bad businessman, Eddie Arkadian (played by Chris Murney). Leroy saves Laura and falls for her. Unfortunately, Leroy's skill is needed further as Laura is menaced by a gang led by the most unique villian ever - Sho'nuff, the Shogun of Harlem (a memorable turn by the late Julius J. Carry)!
Just plain whacky fun. A cult favorite with a solid soundtrack with contributions by established singers and 2 hits by the then new kids - "Rhythm of the Night" by DeBarge and "7th Heaven" by Vanity.
Julius J. Carry as Shogun Sho'nuff of Harlem (center) in all his glory
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