Miami Connection

Miami Connection

Year: 1987

Runtime: 86 mins

Language: English

ActionMusicCrimeSong and danceEpic heroes

Set against the perilous streets of Miami, a city portrayed as the world’s most dangerous jungle, the film follows a martial‑arts rock band that battles a gang of motorcycle‑riding ninjas who dominate Florida’s drug trade. In this off‑beat world, ninjas and rock stars swap ambitions, making the clash both action‑packed and flamboyantly musical.

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Timeline – Miami Connection (1987)

Trace every key event in Miami Connection (1987) with our detailed, chronological timeline. Perfect for unpacking nonlinear stories, spotting hidden connections, and understanding how each scene builds toward the film’s climax. Whether you're revisiting or decoding for the first time, this timeline gives you the full picture.

1

Ninjas interrupt a Miami cocaine deal

A cocaine deal in Miami is interrupted by Yashito and his motorcycle-riding ninjas who steal the drugs. They ride back toward Orlando to party with their haul. The theft sets in motion a chain of events that drags Dragon Sound into a larger conflict.

Night Miami
2

Jane performs and attracts Jeff's attention

At the club in Orlando, Jane takes the stage and captures the eye of Jeff, Yashito's close associate. She has become romantically involved with John, Dragon Sound's bassist, which fuels Jeff's disapproval. The scene sets up personal tensions that will spill over later.

Evening Orlando (club)
3

Jeff confronts John at school

Jeff confronts John at school, challenging the relationship and signaling a widening rift between the gang and Dragon Sound. Mark, the band's Taekwondo instructor and father-figure, steps in to defend John. The confrontation foreshadows escalating conflicts.

Day School
4

Rival band clashes with Dragon Sound

Another band confronts the club owner over hiring Dragon Sound and a confrontation erupts. Dragon Sound defeats the rival group with their Taekwondo prowess, establishing their dominance. The tension between groups intensifies the conflict surrounding the club.

Evening Street/Club vicinity
5

Rival band recruits Jeff for a depot fight

Seeking revenge, the rival band enlists Jeff to summon Dragon Sound for a fight at a train depot. Dragon Sound defeats Jeff and his gang with superior martial arts, cementing their reputation. The loss fuels Jeff's further desperation.

Night Train depot
6

Jeff kidnaps Tom

Jeff escalates by kidnapping Tom, Dragon Sound's lead guitarist and singer, to cripple the band. The kidnapping heightens the stakes and pushes Dragon Sound toward a bold rescue mission. The group must act quickly to save their friend.

Night Unknown location
7

Dragon Sound rescues Tom; Jeff is killed

The remaining band members stage a daring rescue and free Tom. In the ensuing confrontation, Jeff is accidentally killed, leaving a power vacuum and deepening the vendetta against the band. Dragon Sound emerges more determined to survive the threats around them.

Night Rescue location
8

Yashito swears revenge on Dragon Sound

Angered by Jeff's death, Yashito sets out to avenge his associate by targeting Dragon Sound. He gather his ninja gang and plans a broader assault on the band. The pursuit widens beyond the club to a wider conflict.

Night Unknown
9

Jim learns his father is alive

Jim reveals he has been searching for his long-lost father and receives word that he has been located. The band pools their money to buy him a suit, preparing for a reunion at the airport. The revelation shifts the group's focus toward family and belonging.

Day Airport planning area
10

Dragon Sound moves toward the airport

With news of Jim's father, Dragon Sound heads to the airport to meet him, uniting the band through a shared hope. The journey serves as a calm interlude amid ongoing threats from Yashito and his ninjas. The members cling to each other as family.

Day Airport vicinity
11

Ninjas corner the band in a park

Yashito and his gang corner Mark, Jim, and John and chase them into a park for a final showdown. Jim is critically injured during the clash, but John and Mark respond with decisive martial prowess. They kill all the ninjas, and Mark delivers the killing blow to Yashito.

Evening Park
12

Jim reunites with his repentant father

In a hospital bed, Jim survives his injuries and reconnects with his repentant father. The reunion offers a rare moment of healing for the tightly-knit Dragon Sound crew. The film closes on a note of fragile hope and chosen family.

Later Hospital

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