Year of the Dragon (1985 / 1994) Deluxe Letter-Box Edition 2-Disc Set – LaserDisc - EX
Year of the Dragon (1985 / 1994) Deluxe Letter-Box Edition 2-Disc Set – LaserDisc - EX
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Vintage MGM/UA Home Video LaserDisc release of Michael Cimino's crime thriller Year of the Dragon, starring Mickey Rourke, John Lone, and Ariane, with a screenplay co-written by Oliver Stone and Michael Cimino.
Presents the Chinatown mob action film across four sides on two discs (CLV Sides 1 & 2, CAV Side 3, Chapter Search Side 4) in a Deluxe Letter-Box Edition preserving its original 2.35:1 theatrical aspect ratio. Features Digital Video Transfer, Dolby Surround sound, digital stereo, CX encoding, score by David Mansfield, and the original theatrical trailer.
Distributed on LaserDisc by MGM/UA Home Video (Catalog # ML102494 / ISBN 0-7928-2494-6 / UPC 027616511560).
Condition & Visual Inspection
Jacket EX: Pre-owned vintage gatefold-style sleeve condition. Outer Front Cover: High-gloss black sleeve featuring Mickey Rourke running with gun drawn in front of a glowing red Chinese dragon character under a gold "Deluxe Letter-Box Edition" top bar, showing light edge and corner wear. Rear Cover: High-gloss layout featuring film stills of Mickey Rourke, John Lone, and Ariane, press quotes from Rex Reed (NY Post) and David Denby (New York Magazine), full billing block, character list, and technical credits with minor shelf wear.
Edges/Spine EX: Intact, sturdy spine with clear gold title text and light handling wear along corners.
Discs & Contents EX: Deluxe 2-disc set including both LaserDiscs with clean optical playing surfaces and original MGM/UA center labels. Excellent collectible condition.
| Item Specific | Details |
| Format | LaserDisc (LD) 2-Disc Set - Action / Crime / Thriller / Mob / Neo-Noir |
| Play Format | Extended Play (CLV: Sides 1 & 2) & Standard Play (CAV: Side 3) / 2 Discs / 4 Sides |
| Catalog # | ML102494 |
| UPC | 027616511560 |
| ISBN | 0-7928-2494-6 |
| Distributor | MGM/UA Home Video / Dino De Laurentiis Corporation / Turner Entertainment Co. |
| Release Year | 1994 Widescreen LaserDisc Release (Movie © 1985 Dino De Laurentiis Corp.) |
| Writer & Director | Directed by Michael Cimino / Screenplay by Oliver Stone & Michael Cimino / Based on the novel by Robert Daley / Produced by Dino De Laurentiis / Music by David Mansfield |
| Starring | Mickey Rourke, John Lone, Ariane, Leonard Termo, Ray Barry, Caroline Kava, Eddie Jones, Joey Chin, Victor Wong |
| Running Time | Approx. 136 Minutes (2 Hours 16 Mins) / Color / Rated R |
| Audio Format | Digital Sound Stereo / Dolby Surround / CX Encoded / NTSC |
| Aspect Ratio | Original Theatrical Letterbox Widescreen Presentation (2.35:1) |
| Video Certification | R |
| Special Features | Original 2.35:1 theatrical letterbox transfer, CAV frame-by-frame functions on Side 3, original theatrical release trailer, and digital stereo sound |
| Country of Manufacture | Jacket Printed in U.S.A. / Discs Manufactured in U.S.A. |
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