---
title: "American Dragons"
year: 1998
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/american-dragons-1998"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 88297
imdb_id: "tt0118601"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 91
community_rating: 5.0
vote_count: 23
content_rating: "R"
---

# American Dragons (1998) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/american-dragons-1998

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: American Dragons
Year: 1998
Release Date: 09/15/1998 (US)
Genre: Action and Crime
Rating: R
Runtime: 1h 31m
Synopsis: Murders in Seoul, Korea and in America pair two cops from each of the countries together to solve the crimes. The investigation leads to a gang war between the Mafia and the Yakuza, but one that may not be of either of their making. A shadowy assassin is killing the leaders and an Italian assassin may have his own agenda.
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American Dragons is an action and crime film released in the United States on September 15, 1998. (No spoilers).
The movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 31 minutes and is rated R.
The plot involves murders occurring in Seoul, Korea,

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The Roku Channel, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ralph Hemecker
- **Networks / Studios**: Orion Pictures, Daewoo Corporation

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Michael Biehn** as *Detective Tony Luca*
- **Park Joong-hoon** as *Kim*
- **Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa** as *Matsuyama*
- **Don Stark** as *Rocco*
- **Byron Mann** as *Shadow*
- **Ben Immanuel** as *Angelo*
- **Lorena Gale** as *Captain Talman*
- **Hiro Kanagawa** as *Nakai*
- **Brad Loree** as *Mike*
- **James Crescenzo** as *Fiorino*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch American Dragons online?
American Dragons is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is American Dragons worth watching?
American Dragons holds a community rating of 5.0/10 based on 23 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Action, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie American Dragons and when was it released?
American Dragons is a feature film with a runtime of 91 minutes. It was released in 1998. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed American Dragons?
American Dragons was directed by Ralph Hemecker.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [American Dragons — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/88297)

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