Dragons of the Orient
東方巨龍
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Wang Qun
Self
Yeung Ching-Ching
Self
Jet Li
Self
Louis Fan Siu-Wong
Self - Various Wushu Demonstrations
Lu Yan
Self - Staff Demonstrator - Part of 1974 Tour
Wang Jianjun
Self - Staff and Chain Whip Demonstrator
Yu Hai
Self - Mantis Style Demonstrator
Hu Jian-Qiang
Self - Monkey Staff Demonstrator
Chui A-Fai
Self - Part of 1974 Beijing Wushu Team Tour
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1989
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Law Chi
- Screenplay & Story
- Law Chi
- Original Title
- 東方巨龍
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Shin Shin Film Enterprise (H.K.) Corporation, Central News Documatary Film Studio
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Law Chi
Law Chi
Lan Ketsarinh, Lau Tak-Sun
Department Leadership Roster
Law Chi
Writer
Lan Ketsarinh
Producer
Lau Tak-Sun
Producer
Law Chi
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dragons of the Orient.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Dragons of the Orient.
Martial Arts
Auto-filled from Letterboxd lists
Fight Club
80's Kung Fu
Kung-Fu Cinema
Films of Hong Kong Cinema and the like.
Jet Li Filmography
Jet Li
Similar Titles to Dragons of the Orient
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.4
8.5
4.4
10.0
7.0
5.8
7.8
More Like Dragons of the Orient
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dragons of the Orient
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dragons of the Orient about?
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.
Who directed Dragons of the Orient?
Dragons of the Orient was directed by Law Chi.
Who stars in Dragons of the Orient?
The principal cast of Dragons of the Orient includes Wang Qun, Yeung Ching-Ching, Jet Li, Louis Fan Siu-Wong, Lu Yan.
When was Dragons of the Orient released and how long is it?
Dragons of the Orient was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dragons of the Orient?
Dragons of the Orient holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).