Dragons of the Orient

Rocky Law
1988-01-01


6
82 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Wang Qun Self Unowned
Yeung Ching-Ching Self Unowned
Jet Li Self Unowned
Louis Fan Siu-Wong Self - Various Wushu Demonstrations Unowned
Lu Yan Self - Staff Demonstrator - Part of 1974 Tour Unowned
Wang Jianjun Self - Staff and Chain Whip Demonstrator Unowned
Yu Hai Self - Mantis Style Demonstrator Unowned
Hu Jian-Qiang Self - Monkey Staff Demonstrator Unowned
Chui A-Fai Self - Part of 1974 Beijing Wushu Team Tour Unowned