Dragons of the Orient (1988)

Dragons of the Orient (1988)

1988-01-01 Hong Kong 82 Min. PG-13
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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 is Self
Jet Li is Biographical role
Biographical role
Louis Fan Siu-Wong is Various wushu demonstrations
Various wushu demonstrations
Lu Yan is Staff demonstrator / part of 1974 tour
Staff demonstrator / part of 1974 tour
Wang Jianjun is Staff and chain whip demonstrator
Staff and chain whip demonstrator
Hai Yu is Mantis Style demonstrator
Mantis Style demonstrator
Hu Jian Qiang is Monkey Staff demonstrator
Monkey Staff demonstrator
Chui A-Fai is part of 1974 Beijing Wushu team tour
part of 1974 Beijing Wushu team tour