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    Dragons of the Orient

    82'

    1988-01-01

    6

    Documentary

    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.

    WritingLaw ChiDirectingLaw Chi

    Cast

    1

    Self

    Wang Qun

    1

    Self

    Yeung Ching-Ching

    6

    Self

    Jet Li

    3

    Self - Various Wushu Demonstrations

    Louis Fan Siu-wong

    1

    Self - Staff Demonstrator - Part of 1974 Tour

    Lu Yan

    1

    Self - Staff and Chain Whip Demonstrator

    Wang Jianjun

    1

    Self - Mantis Style Demonstrator

    Yu Hai

    1

    Self - Monkey Staff Demonstrator

    Hu Jian-Qiang

    1

    Self - Part of 1974 Beijing Wushu Team Tour

    Chui A-Fai

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. Hong Kong
    • List of languages:
      1. List of companies:
        1. Shin Shin Film Enterprise (H.K.) Corporation
        2. Central News Documatary Film Studio
      2. Vote Count: 3
      3. Popularity: 0.5121
      4. Status: Released
      5. Original title:東方巨龍

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