Dragons of the Orient (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.
Director: Law Chi
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
Release Date: January 1, 1988
Cast
- Wang Qun - Self
- Yeung Ching-Ching - Self
- Jet Li - Self
- Louis Fan Siu-Wong - Self - Various Wushu Demonstrations
- Lu Yan - Self - Staff Demonstrator - Part of 1974 Tour
- Wang Jianjun - Self - Staff and Chain Whip Demonstrator
- Yu Hai - Self - Mantis Style Demonstrator
- Hu Jian-Qiang - Self - Monkey Staff Demonstrator
- Chui A-Fai - Self - Part of 1974 Beijing Wushu Team Tour
Screenplay
Production: Shin Shin Film Enterprise (H.K.) Corporation, Central News Documatary Film Studio
Country: Hong Kong
Original Language: cn
Keywords
martial arts, kung fu, china
More Films by Director: Law Chi
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed Dragons of the Orient?
- Dragons of the Orient was directed by Law Chi.
- Who stars in Dragons of the Orient?
- Dragons of the Orient stars Wang Qun, Yeung Ching-Ching, Jet Li, Louis Fan Siu-Wong, Lu Yan, Wang Jianjun.
- How long is Dragons of the Orient?
- Dragons of the Orient has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
- What genre is Dragons of the Orient?
- Dragons of the Orient is a Documentary film.
- Where was Dragons of the Orient produced?
- Dragons of the Orient was produced in Hong Kong.