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Dragons of the Orient (1988)

Original title: 東方巨龍

1988-01-01 · 1h 22m · CN
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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.

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Law KeiWriterRocky LawDirector

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Wang QunWang QunHimselfYeung Ching-ChingYeung Ching-ChingHerselfJet LiJet LiBiographical roleLouis Fan Siu-WongLouis Fan Siu-WongVarious wushu demonstrationsLu YanLu YanStaff demonstrator / part of 1974 tourWang Jian-JunWang Jian-JunStaff and chain whip demonstratorYue HoiYue HoiMantis Style demonstratorYu HaiYu HaiMantis Style demonstratorHu Jian QiangHu Jian QiangMonkey Staff demonstratorWoo Gin-KeungWoo Gin-KeungMonkey Staff demonstratorChui A-FaiChui A-Faipart of 1974 Beijing Wushu team tour

Keywords

ChinaMartial artsKung fu

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Genre affinityDocumentaryTheme affinityChina · Martial Arts · Kung FuPacingShortDirector preference1072479Actor preference805 · 177414 · 359669Country preferenceHk

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What is Dragons of the Orient about?

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.

How long is Dragons of the Orient?

Dragons of the Orient has a runtime of 82 minutes.