Directed by Michael Schultz Produced by Rupert HitzigBerry GordyJoseph Caracciolo Written by Louis Venosta Starring TaimakJulius CarryChristopher MurneyLeo O'BrienFaith PrinceGlen EatonVanityJim MoodyMike Starr Music by Bruce MillerMisha SegalHarriet Schock Cinematography James A. Contner Editing by Christopher Holmes Studio Motown Productions Distributed by Tri-Star Pictures Release date(s) March 22, 1985 (1985-03-22) Running time 109 minutes Country United States Language English The Last Dragon is a 1985 martial arts musical film produced by Rupert Hitzig for Berry Gordy and directed by Michael Schultz.Set in New York City, the plot follows a teenage martial arts student named Leroy Green (often referred to as "Bruce Leroy") with dreams of becoming a great martial artist like his idol Bruce Lee. Leroy goes on a quest to achieve the highest level of martial arts accomplishment, known as "The Final Level". Martial artists who reach this "Final Level" are said to possess "The Glow", a mystical energy that can only be attained by a true martial arts master. When a fighter's hands glow, he is one of the best in the world and when his entire body glows, he is the greatest fighter alive. On his journey to becoming the "Last Dragon" and wielding the power of "The Glow," Leroy must confront villains such as a crooked arcade mogul Eddie Arkadian (Murney) and the evil Sho'nuff (Carry), the Shogun of Harlem, from whom he must also protect his younger brother Richie (Leo O'Brien) and his love interest, TV music video host Laura Charles (Vanity).