Russia / Apr 18, 1990 / Screening of films of the Avoriaz film festival
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
The title of this French-Canadian film translates to In the Belly of the Dragon, but don't assume that it's just another kung fu epic. Rather, the film is a likeable mixture of science fiction and humor, centered around the money-making schemes of star David La Haye. Unable to make ends meet with his minimum-wage job, La Haye hires himself out as a guinea pig to genially loopy scientist Marie Tifo. It is the doctor's contention that a person's intelligence can be artificially increased. La Haye proves her right...up to a point, that is. Extremely popular in Canada, Dans le Ventre du Dragon has yet to receive proper distribution in the States.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Jean-Louis Millette | Le Directeur |
| Roy Dupuis | Jean-Marie |
| Pierrette Robitaille | Chef-infirmière |
| Robert Gravel | Voisin 1 |
| Angèle Coutu | Voisine 2 |
| Suzanne Champagne | Voisine 3 |
| Sylvie Potvin | Voisine 4 |
| Lucien Francoeur | Voisin 5 |
| Benoît Dagenais | Équipe d'entretien |
| Pierre Verville | Équipe d'entretien |
| Pierre Dalpé | Équipe d'entretien |
| Steve Banner | Agent de sécurité 1 |
| Gaétan Nadeau | Agent de sécurité 2 |
| Louis Mauffette | Agent de sécurité 3 |
| Julien Poulin | Gardien guérite |
| Marc Labrèche | Infirmier 1 |
| Léa-Marie Cantin | Infirmière 2 |
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| Stéphane E. Roy | Infirmier 3 |
| Maryse Gagne | Infirmière 4 |
| Patrick Goyette | Infirmier 5 |
| Gaetan Rousseau | Garde du corps 1 |
| Jean-Joseph Rochette | Garde du corps 2 |
| Francis Kwan | Fugitif |
| Eric Hoziel | Poursuivant 1 |
| Roc LaFortune | Poursuivant 2 |
| Jean Chen | Poursuivant 3 |
| Linda Roy | Jeune Mireille (uncredited) |
Genres
FantasyMystery
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Dans le ventre du dragon |
| Original language | Français (FR) |
| Spoken languages | Français |
| Production countries | Canada |
| Status | Released |
| Release date | 26 maggio 1989 |
| Writer | Yves Simoneau, Pierre Revelin, Marcel Beaulieu |
| Cinematography | Alain Dostie |
| Assistant directors | Yves Simoneau |
| Camera operators | Alain Dostie |
| Additional photography | Alain Dostie |
| Music | Richard Grégoire, Paul Dion |
| Sound | Richard Grégoire, Paul Dion |
Release dates
Limited release
Theatrical release
Canada / May 26, 1989
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