Film

Dans le ventre du dragon

1989 · 1h 40m · Fantasy · Mystery

IMDb

6.3

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.

Rémy Girard

Steve

Michel Côté

Bozo

David La Haye

Lou

Marie Tifo

Dre Jonas

Monique Mercure

Mireille

Andrée Lachapelle

Madame Côté

Pierre Curzi

Le Boss

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

• Yves SimoneauWriter · Director
• Marcel BeaulieuWriter
• Pierre RevelinWriter
• Alain DostieDirector of Photography
• Richard GrégoireOriginal Music Composer

Release date

May 26, 1989

Status

Released

Original language

French

Runtime

1h 40m

Genres

Fantasy, Mystery