The movie “Latin Dragon” was released in 2004 and is an exciting blend of action and adventure genres. The film tells the story of decorated war hero and covert agent, Danny Silva, who finds his neighbourhood taken over by violent gangs upon his return to East L.A. The main characters include Danny Silva, played by Fabian Carrillo, and the corrupt Bishop Thorn, played by Gary Busey. This article provides further details on the film’s shooting locations, filming schedule, and interesting behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting of “Latin Dragon” took place in two main locations in the United States – Los Angeles, California, and Miami, Florida. These cities served as the backdrop for the thrilling events portrayed in the film. The filming schedule began in October 2002, with rigorous work to capture the dynamic scenes that make up this engaging movie.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Fabian Carrillo | Daniel Silva |
| Gary Busey | Thorn |
| Lorenzo Lamas | Frank |
| Robert LaSardo | Paco |
| Joyce Giraud | Claudia Sanchez |
| Luis Antonio Ramos | Officer Rafael Silva |
| Pepe Serna | Hector Sanchez |
| James Hong | Mr. Rhee |
| Carlos Nicasio | Homeboy Gangbanger #1 |
| Cristos | Homeboy Gangbanger #2 |
| Tony Perez | Father Hernandez |
| Davenia McFadden | Officer Washington |
| Deron McBee | Mad Dog |
| Monique Barajas | City Council Speaker |
| Luis Chávez | Driver |
| Karissa Corday | Fairview Gardens Girl |
| Iliana Fischer | Dancer |
| Jerry Gelb | Earl Billings |
| Alejandra Gutierrez | Gang girl |
| Mickey Mickey | Lena |
| Luis Moncada | Gangster |
| Egypt Reale | Gang Chick #3 |
| Anthony Rodriguez | Gangster |
| Heidi Thomas | Bathing Beauty |
| Julia Vera | Woman in Community Center |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie is a production of Pacific Entertainment Group, Den Pictures Inc., Latin Dragon Productions Inc., and Da Bronx Productions.
- The movie had a budget of around $1.5 million.
- The film is written by Scott Thomas, James Becket, and Fabian Carrillo.
- The film’s running time is 101 minutes.
- Lorenzo Lamas stars in the movie as Frank, adding to the star-studded cast.
- Fabian Carrillo, apart from playing the protagonist, also contributed to the screenplay and served as a co-producer.
- The film marks one of the first appearances of a mainstream Latino martial arts action hero.
- On an interesting note, the end credits feature a clip of Bishop Thorn, played by Gary Busey, amusingly playing with two dolls.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0549076
- Longitude: -118.242643
- Place ID: ChIJE9on3F3HwoAR9AhGJW_fL-I
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Los Angeles, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Miami, Florida, USA
- Latitude: 25.7616798
- Longitude: -80.1917902
- Place ID: ChIJEcHIDqKw2YgRZU-t3XHylv8
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Miami, FL, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
