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Dragons of the Orient

01 Jan 1988
82 min
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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.

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Jet Li

Biographical role

Louis Fan Siu-Wong

Various wushu demonstrations

Yue Hoi

Mantis Style demonstrator

Wang Qun

Himself

Lu Yan

Staff demonstrator / part of 1974 tour

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Wang Jianjun

Staff and chain whip demonstrator

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Woo Gin-Keung

Monkey Staff demonstrator

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Chui A-Fai

part of 1974 Beijing Wushu team tour

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