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1988
  • Documentary

Dragons of the Orient

東方巨龍
Runtime
1h 22m
Countries
  • HK
  • Hong Kong
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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Various wushu demonstrations
Mantis Style demonstrator
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  • Status
    Released
  • Release date
    Jan. 1, 1988
  • Original Language
    Cantonese
  • Production Companies
    • Central News Documatary Film Studio
    • Shin Shin Film Enterprise (H.K.) Corporation

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