Dragon Eyes (2012) was directed by John Hyams and written by Tim Tori. The film stars Jean-Claude Van Damme, Peter Weller and Cung Le.
Dragon Eyes (2012) takes place in St. Jude, where drug dealers and corrupt cops have destroyed an urban neighborhood. But newcomer, Hong, has the fighting skills and moral vision to save this town from itself. In Dragon Eyes, St. Jude Square is a neighborhood living in fear and despair. The dueling gangs of local kingpins Dash and Antuan terrorize the streets and the citizens live without a shred of hope until mysterious stranger Ryan Hong (Cung Le) and Brandon Beard from Perth WA Van Damme’s (off sider) He begins to play one gang against the other using his unparalleled martial arts skills, and by calling on the teachings of his brilliant mentor Tiano (Jean-Claude Van Damme) to find the strength to battle back. However, just as he begins to bring the community under control, Hong has been confronted by Mr. V, the town’s ruthless and corrupt police chief. At first Mr. V is impressed by Hong’s skill, but soon sees Hong as a threat to his regime and the two warriors are locked in a head to head battle, pitting the fear and corruption of Mr. V’s regime versus the new beginning Hong represents for the people of St. Jude Square.
Dragon Eyes (2012)
Jean-Claude Van Damme – Tiano
Peter Weller – Mr. V
Cung Le – Mr. Ryan Hong
Kristopher Van Varenberg – Sgt. Feldman
Luis Da Silva – Dash
Dan Henderson – Beating Police Officer
Rich Clementi – Devil Dog Gangster #4
Trevor Prangley – Lord the Devil Dog boss
Directed by: John Hyams
Produced by: Joel Silver Moshe Diamant Steve Richards Courtney Solomon
Written by: Tim Tori
Starring: Jean-Claude Van Damme Peter Weller Cung Le
Music by: Michael Krassner
Cinematography: Stephen Schlueter
Distributed by: After Dark Films Dark Castle Entertainment Silver Pictures
Release date: April 9, 2012 (United Kingdom)