Dragons of the Orient

Dragons of the Orient

1/1/1989 1h 22m 6.0/10

Overview

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

Top Billed Cast

Jet Li

Jet Li

Self

Louis Fan Siu-Wong

Louis Fan Siu-Wong

Self - Various Wushu Demonstrations

Yeung Ching-Ching

Yeung Ching-Ching

Self

Wang Jianjun

Wang Jianjun

Self - Staff and Chain Whip Demonstrator

Wang Qun

Wang Qun

Self

Lu Yan

Self - Staff Demonstrator - Part of 1974 Tour

Similar Movies

Mrs. B., a North Korean Woman

6.1

Mrs. B., a North Korean Woman

2017

All in My Family

6.3

All in My Family

2019

Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks

6.7

Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks

2019

Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend

8.1

Bruce Lee: The Man and the Legend

1973

The Path of the Dragon

6.4

The Path of the Dragon

1998

Death by Misadventure: The Mysterious Life of Bruce Lee

8.1

Death by Misadventure: The Mysterious Life of Bruce Lee

1993

Tiananmen: The People Versus the Party

8.0

Tiananmen: The People Versus the Party

2019

Hard to Believe

7.5

Hard to Believe

2016

Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour

6.5

Ai Weiwei: Without Fear or Favour

2010

The World According to Xi Jinping

7.8

The World According to Xi Jinping

2018

Harvested Alive

1.0

Harvested Alive

2016

Andy Warhol: Made in China

0.0

Andy Warhol: Made in China

1989

Journey to the East

0.0

Journey to the East

2021