Double Dragon

Double Dragon

Year: 1994

Runtime: 96 mins

Language: English

Director: James Yukich

ComedyFantasyScience FictionActionAdventure

Power, justice, darkness, and light collide as two brothers each hold half of an ancient Chinese talisman. A ruthless gang leader possesses the missing half and will stop at nothing to claim the brothers’ piece, forge the complete medallion, and attain absolute power. The brothers must confront him to thwart his plan.

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Timeline & Setting – Double Dragon (1994)

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Time period

Seven years after the disaster

The setting is a post-quake era where instability, floods, and pollution shape daily life. Gangs and vigilantes vie for control as the police struggle to restore order. The central conflict over the Dragon medallion unfolds within this fragile, rebuilding urban landscape.

Location

New Angeles, Southern California

New Angeles is the renamed Los Angeles after a massive earthquake shattered the region. The city sits partially flooded, wracked by aftershocks and choked by smog and acid rain, with gangs exploiting the chaos. The abandoned theaters and Power Corps hideouts anchor a community trying to survive and rebuild amid constant danger.

🌆 Post-apocalyptic city 💧 Environmental ruin 🗺 Rebuilt urban landscape

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Main Characters – Double Dragon (1994)

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Billy Lee (Scott Wolf)

Older of the Lee brothers, Billy is practical, protective, and quick to jump into danger to shield his younger sibling. He becomes the bearer of one medallion half and discovers the body-strengthening power that makes him resilient. His mission is to reunite the halves and stop Shuko, balancing action with responsibility. He embodies loyalty, resourcefulness, and perseverance.

🧑 Brother ⚔️ Warrior 🛡 Protector

Jimmy Lee (Mark Dacascos)

Billy’s younger brother, impulsive and fearless in combat. He plays a crucial role in the fights and the quest, but is at times driven by emotion which puts him at risk. He is captured and briefly controlled by Shuko, highlighting the peril of power. Ultimately, he fights to reclaim his agency and his place beside Billy.

🧒 Brother ⚔️ Warrior 🌀 Impulsive

Satori Imada (Julia Nickson)

Guardian and adoptive mother figure to the Lees, Satori holds the second medallion half and explains the legend of the Double Dragon. She embodies spiritual guidance and self-sacrifice, ultimately giving her life to save the brothers. Her wisdom helps them understand the true cost of power and the importance of protection.

🧭 Mentor 🕊 Guardian ✨ Sacrifice

Koga Shuko (Robert Patrick)

A ruthless crime lord who wields one half of the medallion and uses possession and shadow powers to dominate gangs. He seeks to merge the halves to amplify his control over the city. His plans depend on fear and manipulation, and he is ultimately undone by light and the brothers' unity.

🗡 Villain ⚡ Power 🕶 Manipulator

Marian Delario (Alyssa Milano)

Leader of the Power Corps vigilantes and daughter of Chief Delario. She collaborates with Billy and Jimmy to thwart Shuko and the gangs. She discovers Shuko’s weakness and uses her influence to coordinate efforts that restore balance to the city.

🛡 Leader 🗺 Strategist 💪 Ally

Bo Abobo (Nils Allen Stewart)

A gang leader who becomes a hulking giant after a mutation following defeat. He is imprisoned but later reforms and provides crucial information about Shuko’s vulnerability to light. His arc shifts from antagonist to an unlikely ally in the fight against the crime lord.

🧨 Gang Leader 🗡 Enforcer 🛡 Turned Ally

Bo Abobo (Henry Kingi)

The second portrayal of Bo Abobo, continuing his arc within the story. Like the first portrayal, he plays a part in the gang dynamics and ultimately contributes to the counteraction against Shuko’s power.

🧨 Gang Leader 🗡 Enforcer ♻ Reformed

Chief Delario (Leon Russom)

Marian’s father and the city’s police chief. He embodies institutional authority and ultimately supports a stronger police response to the gangs. His leadership complements Marian’s vigilante efforts in restoring order.

👮 Police Chief 🛡 Authority ✊ Justice

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Major Themes – Double Dragon (1994)

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⚡ Power

Power is the driving force of the story, embodied by the two halves of the medallion and their ability to grant possession or shadow forms. The wearer’s power is conditioned by the other half, creating a dangerous balance between strength and vulnerability. The pursuit of power drives Shuko and the gangs to violence, while Billy and Jimmy must learn to wield it responsibly. Ultimately, power is tempered by sacrifice and the need to protect others.

🗺 City

The urban setting is a battleground where crime, vigilantes, and law enforcement collide. The post-disaster chaos allows authorities and criminals to carve out spheres of influence, while communities like the Power Corps strive to reclaim their streets. The city’s fragile stability depends on collective action and reform rather than brute force. The atmosphere underscores resilience amid ruin.

✨ Sacrifice

Sacrifice is a central moral thread, exemplified by Satori’s selfless act to save the brothers. Personal courage and the willingness to put others before self drive the heroes forward. Marian’s leadership and the police’s renewed resolve show that communal sacrifice can restore order. The reunion of the medallion halves embodies hope born from selflessness.

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