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The Living Dragon (2026)

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Action

For more than half a century, Yasuaki Kurata has been one of the most prominent and singular Japanese actors in international action cinema. After becoming a major star in Hong Kong during the Golden Age of kung fu films - appearing alongside such icons as Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Jet Li and Donnie Yen - Kurata now marks both the 60th anniversary of his acting career and his 80th birthday with an ambitious and deeply personal new project, "The Living Dragon." Structured as an anthology of three interconnected stories, the film brings together leading action directors Koichi Sakamoto, Kenji Tanigaki and Yuji Shimomura - all former members of the Kurata Action Club, who went on to earn their own fame in Japan and abroad. Moving between realism, fantasy and memory, the stories they've written for their sifu revolve around aging, unrealized dreams and the enduring spirit of those who continue to devote themselves to cinema.

Koichi Sakamoto Director Yuji Shimomura Director Kenji Tanigaki Director

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Quick facts

Released
July 17, 2026
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Cast

Yasuaki Kurata Yasuaki Kurata Seiji Takaiwa Seiji Takaiwa Fumi Taniguchi Fumi Taniguchi Masaya Katō Masaya Katō Rina Takeda Rina Takeda Sammo Hung Kam-Bo Sammo Hung Kam-Bo

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Living Dragon about?
For more than half a century, Yasuaki Kurata has been one of the most prominent and singular Japanese actors in international action cinema. After becoming a major star in Hong Kong during the Golden Age of kung fu films - appearing alongside such icons as Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung, Jet Li and Donnie Yen - Kurata now marks both the 60th anniversary of his acting career and his 80th birthday with an ambitious and deeply personal new project, "The Living Dragon." Structured as an anthology of three interconnected stories, the film brings together leading action directors Koichi Sakamoto, Kenji Tanigaki and Yuji Shimomura - all former members of the Kurata Action Club, who went on to earn their own fame in Japan and abroad. Moving between realism, fantasy and memory, the stories they've written for their sifu revolve around aging, unrealized dreams and the enduring spirit of those who continue to devote themselves to cinema.
Who directed The Living Dragon?
The Living Dragon was directed by Koichi Sakamoto, Yuji Shimomura, Kenji Tanigaki.
Who stars in The Living Dragon?
The Living Dragon stars Yasuaki Kurata, Seiji Takaiwa, Fumi Taniguchi, Masaya Katō.
When was The Living Dragon released?
The Living Dragon is a 2026 action film.
Where can I watch The Living Dragon?
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