![]() ![]() ![]() Julius J Carry III as Leroy’s nemesis Sho ‘Nuff manages to play the ridiculousness of his character effectively straight so as to actually be menacing and aggressive. From knocking the stuffing out of Arkadian’s goons to battling a bevy of hitmen in the discothèque finale, Taimak is very light-footed with crescent kicks, open hand strikes and very fast back kicks executed in fluid succession -it all convinces! Nineteen year old Taimak impresses in his debut and much of the film centres on him as Leroy in action. ![]() Laura and Leroy share a moment Johnny impresses with nunchakus Playtimes over Leroy the ninja Laura knows the way to Leroys heart The Shogun of Harlem with entourage Sho and Leroy duke it out Ritchie body pops himself free Leroy finds that the non-violent path is not an easy one to walk and sooner or later he must face his destiny. Leroy is also being hunted by the evil Sho’Nuff, the Shogun of Harlem who wants to fight Leroy to prove once and for all who the true master is. However Leroy finds himself distracted by Laura Charles a disco queen whom he rescues from thugs sent by Eddie Arkadian. Martial arts student and Bruce Lee devotee Leroy searches New York City for the master who will help him reach the final level to attain a spiritual glow. Other colourful and supporting players include Glen Eaton as Leroy’s student Johnny, and Leo O’Brien as Leroy’s more worldly, younger brother Ritchie. Vanity as Laura Charles is the quintessential damsel in distress and unlikely guide to Leroy’s journey, who is being harassed by video game magnet Eddie Arkadian, a menacing turn from Chris Murney. Taimak is cast as “Bruce” Leroy Green, a martial arts student on a spiritual quest for enlightenment but also looking to avoid his nemesis Sho ‘Nuff, played by the late Julius Carry III. Martial Arts and eighties disco Motown music are fused together in an entertaining fantasy action, musical love story, that after thirty years still stands out as one of the more colourful additions to the martial arts genre. ![]()
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