Dragons of the Orient
1988, CN. Directed by Law Chi.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- CN
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Law ChiDirector
- Wang QunSelf
- Yeung Ching-ChingSelf
- Jet LiSelf
- Louis Fan Siu-wongSelf - Various Wushu Demonstrations
- Lu YanSelf - Staff Demonstrator - Part of 1974 Tour
- Wang JianjunSelf - Staff and Chain Whip Demonstrator
- Yu HaiSelf - Mantis Style Demonstrator
- Hu Jian-QiangSelf - Monkey Staff Demonstrator
- Chui A-FaiSelf - Part of 1974 Beijing Wushu Team Tour
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1988
- Original title
- 東方巨龍
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Law Chi
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Dragons of the Orient runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
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Dragons of the Orient is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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Dragons of the Orient isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1988. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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Who directed Dragons of the Orient?
Dragons of the Orient (1988) was directed by Law Chi and stars Wang Qun, Yeung Ching-Ching, Jet Li.