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Dragons of the Orient (1988): Cast

Dragons of the Orient (1988) movie poster

Dragons of the Orient is a 1988 documentary directed by Rocky Law Kei, starring Jet Li, Louis Fan Siu-Wong and Yeung Ching-Ching. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.

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Dragons of the Orient (1988) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
Rocky Law Kei
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Cantonese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dragons of the Orient About?

The premise of Dragons of the Orient without spoilers.

Martial‑arts fans will relish this historical documentary exploring the origins of Chinese martial arts, the legendary Shaolin Monastery and modern kung fu, with legends such as Jet Li, Yang Ching and Wang Chun. The narrative follows fictional Instructor Wang and Hong Kong reporter Ms. Chin Chin, who meet in a park. She is writing a story on martial‑arts history, and he escorts her to Shaolin, where they witness a striking weapons demonstration by the monks.

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Cast & crew

Dragons of the Orient Cast

Jet Li leads the cast, with Louis Fan Siu-Wong and Yeung Ching-Ching. Directed by Rocky Law Kei; 9 actors are credited in all.

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Dragons of the Orient Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Dong fang ju long” and “Dragões do Oriente”.

Also known as
  • Dong fang ju long
  • Dragões do Oriente
  • Dragonii orientului
  • 龙的光辉 东方巨龙
  • Ejder Savaşçıları

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Dragons of the Orient FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dragons of the Orient, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dragons of the Orient?

Dragons of the Orient runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was Dragons of the Orient released?

Dragons of the Orient was released in 1988.

Who directed Dragons of the Orient?

Dragons of the Orient was directed by Rocky Law Kei.

More films by Rocky Law Kei

Who is in the cast of Dragons of the Orient?

Dragons of the Orient stars Jet Li, Louis Fan Siu-Wong and Yeung Ching-Ching, among 9 credited actors.

Does Dragons of the Orient have a post-credit scene?

No. Dragons of the Orient has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Dragons of the Orient in?

The original language of Dragons of the Orient is Cantonese.

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