The Golden Child (1986)

Eddie Murphy is the chosen one.

The Golden Child (1986) poster

After a Tibetan boy, the mystical Golden Child, is kidnapped by the evil Sardo Numspa, humankind's fate hangs in the balance. On the other side of the world in Los Angeles, the priestess Kee Nang seeks the Chosen One, who will save the boy from death. When Nang sees social worker Chandler Jarrell on television discussing his ability to find missing children, she solicits his expertise, despite his skepticism over being "chosen."

Director: Michael Ritchie
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Runtime: 94 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Michel Colombier
Cinematography: Donald E. Thorin, Robert C. Thomas
Editing: Richard A. Harris
Production: Eddie Murphy Productions, Feldman/Meeker Productions, Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: 普通话, English, བོད་སྐད་།
Budget: $25M
Box Office: $80M
Original Language: en

Keywords

buddhism, ritual, social worker, monk, anti hero, mystic, wretch, tibet, pocket knife, demon, evil, missing person, dark fantasy, reluctant hero, mysticism

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Golden Child about?
After a Tibetan boy, the mystical Golden Child, is kidnapped by the evil Sardo Numspa, humankind's fate hangs in the balance. On the other side of the world in Los Angeles, the priestess Kee Nang seeks the Chosen One, who will save the boy from death. When Nang sees social worker Chandler Jarrell on television discussing his ability to find missing children, she solicits his expertise, despite his skepticism over being "chosen."
Who directed The Golden Child?
The Golden Child was directed by Michael Ritchie.
Who stars in The Golden Child?
The Golden Child stars Eddie Murphy, Charles Dance, Charlotte Lewis, J.L. Reate, Victor Wong Chi-Keung, Randall "Tex" Cobb.
How long is The Golden Child?
The Golden Child has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is The Golden Child?
The Golden Child is a Action, Adventure, Comedy film.
What is the budget of The Golden Child?
The Golden Child had a budget of $25M.
How much did The Golden Child gross?
The Golden Child grossed $80M worldwide.
Where was The Golden Child produced?
The Golden Child was produced in United States of America.