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Dragons of the Orient

Dragons of the Orient

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Status

Released

Release Date

Jan 1, 1988

Runtime

1h 22m

Genres

Documentary

User Score

60%

Original Title

東方巨龍

Production Companies

Shin Shin Film Enterprise (H.K.) Corporation, Central News Documatary Film Studio

Director

Rocky Law

Description

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.