Slaying the Dragon
Synopsis
A highly-critical documentary about the history of Asian-American actresses in Hollywood. Features interviews with pioneering Asian-American actresses and clips from classic films, such as "The Thief of Bagdad," "The Good Earth" and "The World of Suzie Wong," interspersed with Asian/feminist sociological commentary.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 4, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Deborah Gee
- Original Title
- Slaying the Dragon
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Deborah Gee
Blair Gershkow
Elaine Kim, Deborah Gee, Karen Juve, Mitchell Kim
Department Leadership Roster
Elaine Kim
Producer
Deborah Gee
Producer
Karen Juve
Producer
Mitchell Kim
Producer
Blair Gershkow
Editor
Deborah Gee
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Slaying the Dragon
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Slaying the Dragon about?
A highly-critical documentary about the history of Asian-American actresses in Hollywood. Features interviews with pioneering Asian-American actresses and clips from classic films, such as "The Thief of Bagdad," "The Good Earth" and "The World of Suzie Wong," interspersed with Asian/feminist sociological commentary.
Who directed Slaying the Dragon?
Slaying the Dragon was directed by Deborah Gee.
Who stars in Slaying the Dragon?
The principal cast of Slaying the Dragon includes Herb Wong, Nancy Kwan, Amy Hill, Nobu McCarthy, James Shigeta.
When was Slaying the Dragon released and how long is it?
Slaying the Dragon was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 58m.