
Film
Dragons of the Orient
1988 · 1h 22m · Documentary
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Overview
For martial arts enthusiasts and fans of Jet Li, Yang Ching, and Wang Chun, this historical filmography about the origins of Chinese martial arts, the legendary Shaolin Monastery, and modern kung fu will prove to be an irresistible treat. The documentary is told through two fictional characters, Instructor Wang and Hong Kong sports reporter Ms. Chin Chin, who chance to meet in a park. Ms. Chin Chin is writing a story about the history of martial arts and so Instructor Wang offers to help. Together they visit the Shaolin Monastery and view a weapons demonstration by the monks.
Cast

Wang Qun
Self

Yeung Ching-Ching
Self

Jet Li
Self

Louis Fan Siu-Wong
Self - Various Wushu Demonstrations
Lu Yan
Self - Staff Demonstrator - Part of 1974 Tour

Wang Jianjun
Self - Staff and Chain Whip Demonstrator

Yu Hai
Self - Mantis Style Demonstrator

Hu Jian-Qiang
Self - Monkey Staff Demonstrator
Chui A-Fai
Self - Part of 1974 Beijing Wushu Team Tour
Crew
- Law ChiWriter · Director
- Lan KetsarinhProducer
- Lau Tak-SunProducer
Media
Details
- Release date
- January 1, 1988
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- cn
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Rated
- NR
- Genres
- Documentary
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