Dragons of the Orient

Dragons of the Orient

1988
1h 22m
6.0

6.0/10

3 votes • View on IMDb
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.

Status: Released

Language: CN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Shin Shin Film Enterprise (H.K.) Corporation Central News Documatary Film Studio
Production Countries
Hong Kong

Quick Facts

Original Title 東方巨龍
Release Date January 1, 1988
Status Released
Language CN
IMDb ID tt0106771

Cast

Wang Qun
Wang Qun

Self

Yeung Ching-Ching
Yeung Ching-Ching

Self

Jet Li
Jet Li

Self

Louis Fan Siu-Wong
Louis Fan Siu-Wong

Self - Various Wushu Demonstrations

Lu Yan
Lu Yan

Self - Staff Demonstrator - Part of 1974 Tour

Wang Jianjun
Wang Jianjun

Self - Staff and Chain Whip Demonstrator

Yu Hai
Yu Hai

Self - Mantis Style Demonstrator

Hu Jian-Qiang
Hu Jian-Qiang

Self - Monkey Staff Demonstrator

Chui A-Fai
Chui A-Fai

Self - Part of 1974 Beijing Wushu Team Tour

Key Crew

Law Chi
Writer
Lan Ketsarinh
Producer
Lau Tak-Sun
Producer
Law Chi
Director