The Dragon from Russia (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1990, The Dragon from Russia is an action film directed by Clarence Ford, running about 96 minutes. “Tear Love Death Humanity... He Is The Number One Killer For A Secret Society...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The Dragon from Russia stars Sam Hui as Freeman Yao Lung, Maggie Cheung as May Yip, Nina Li Chi as Chimer and Carrie Ng Ka-Lai as Huntress, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, The Dragon from Russia has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dragon from Russia page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dragon from Russia tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dragon from Russia (1990)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dragon from Russia change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dragon from Russia worth watching?
- The Dragon from Russia holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dragon from Russia?
- The Dragon from Russia stars Sam Hui, Maggie Cheung, Nina Li Chi, Carrie Ng Ka-Lai and Loletta Lee Lai-Chun.
- When was The Dragon from Russia released?
- The Dragon from Russia was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.