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Dragons of the Orient

Dragons of the Orient (1988)

1h 22m | PG-13

⭐ 6 / 10

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.

Director: Rocky Law Kei

Studio: Shin Shin Film Enterprise (H.K.) Corporation

Genre: Documentary

Video: 720p

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Cast

Wang Qun

Wang Qun

as Self

Yeung Ching-Ching

Yeung Ching-Ching

as Self

Jet Li

Jet Li

as Self

Louis Fan Siu-Wong

Louis Fan Siu-Wong

as Self - Various Wushu Demonstrations

Lu Yan

Lu Yan

as Self - Staff Demonstrator - Part of 1974 Tour

Wang Jianjun

Wang Jianjun

as Self - Staff and Chain Whip Demonstrator