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Dragons of the Orient (1988)

NR ★ 6.0/10 82 min Documentary Hong Kong CN
Director: Law Chi
Writer: Law Chi
Streaming: Not available

Description

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.

Top 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 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

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