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Release Date:
July 29, 2008
Original Title:
Adventures of Johnny Tao
Genres:
Action | Adventure | Science Fiction | Thriller
Ratings / Certifications:
US: PG-13
Runtime: 90
Johnny Dow struggles to make a living at his small town gas station by charging motorists to see the electric guitar used by his late father a one-hit, rock and roll wonder. Legend has it the guitar was carved in the shape of a dragon's head and made in part from an ancient spear his father found in the crater of a shooting star. When Johnny's friend Eddie stumbles upon the other half of the spear he releases an ancient demon hungry for power and destruction. Mika a beautiful Chinese warrior who holds the secret to fighting Eddie and his army of kung fu, sugar-craving warriors reveals to Johnny that the only way to stop the evil spirit is to use the first half of the spear - the dragon on Johnny's guitar! Together Johnny and Mika set out to fight Eddie and his army, reunite the two halves of the spear, restore peace to the town and - of course - save the world!
Casting:
Jeff Hardwick
Cinematography:
Matt Sohn
Director:
Kenn Scott
Executive Producer:
Fred Davis
Florence Silverstein
Paul Silverstein
Music:
Gerard K. Marino
Producer:
Don Poquette
Richard Kidd
Stunt Coordinator:
J.J. Perry
Writer:
Kenn Scott
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