Dragons of the Orient

Dragons of the Orient

82 mins | Documentary | Jan. 1, 1988

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.

Dragons of the Orient

82 mins | Documentary | Jan. 1, 1988

Dragons of the Orient
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.
IMDb rating 6.1
Producers Shin Shin Film Enterprise (H.K.) Corporation, Central News Documatary Film Studio
Original title 東方巨龍
Directors Rocky Law
Writers Law Kei

Cast

Wang Qun

as Himself

Yeung Ching-Ching

as Herself

Jet Li

as Biographical role

Fan Siu-wong

as Various wushu demonstrations

Lu Yan

as Staff demonstrator / part of 1974 tour

Wang Jianjun

as Staff and chain whip demonstrator

Hai Yu

as Mantis Style demonstrator

Woo Gin-Keung

as Monkey Staff demonstrator

Chui A-Fai

as part of 1974 Beijing Wushu team tour