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Dragons of the Orient(1988)

NR01/01/1988 (HK)Documentary1h 22m
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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.

Rocky Law

Director

Movie Cast

Wang Qun photo
Jet Li photo

Jet Li

Biographical role

Louis Fan Siu-Wong photo

Louis Fan Siu-Wong

Various wushu demonstrations

Lu Yan photo

Lu Yan

Staff demonstrator / part of 1974 tour

Wang Jianjun photo

Wang Jianjun

Staff and chain whip demonstrator

Hai Yu photo

Hai Yu

Mantis Style demonstrator

Hu Jian Qiang photo

Hu Jian Qiang

Monkey Staff demonstrator

Chui A-Fai photo

Chui A-Fai

part of 1974 Beijing Wushu team tour

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

BudgetNot Given

RevenueNot Given

Production CompanyShin Shin Film Enterprise (H.K.) Corporation

Original LanguageNot Given

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