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
Self
Yeung Ching-Ching is Self
Self
Jet Li is Self
Self
Louis Fan Siu-Wong is Self - Various Wushu Demonstrations
Self - Various Wushu Demonstrations
Lu Yan is Self - Staff Demonstrator - Part of 1974 Tour
Self - Staff Demonstrator - Part of 1974 Tour
Wang Jianjun is Self - Staff and Chain Whip Demonstrator
Self - Staff and Chain Whip Demonstrator
Yu Hai is Self - Mantis Style Demonstrator
Self - Mantis Style Demonstrator
Hu Jian Qiang is Self - Monkey Staff Demonstrator
Self - Monkey Staff Demonstrator
Chui A-Fai is Self - Part of 1974 Beijing Wushu Team Tour
Self - Part of 1974 Beijing Wushu Team Tour

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