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Film · Comedy, Action, Adventure

The Golden Child (1986)

★ 5.9 · 1,250 votesIMDb★ 6.0 · 64,406 votes1 h 34 minComedy, Action1986

Eddie Murphy is the chosen one.

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
Writers
Dennis Feldman
Country
United States
Language
English
Release date
December 12, 1986

The Golden Child was released on December 12, 1986. Where to watch in United States: MGM Plus (subscription).

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The Golden Child cast

  • Eddie MurphyChandler Jarrell
  • Charles DanceSardo Numspa
  • Charlotte LewisKee Nang
  • J.L. ReateThe Golden Child
  • Victor WongThe Old Man
  • Randall 'Tex' CobbTil
  • James HongDoctor Hong
  • Shakti ChenKala
  • Tau LogoYu
  • Masanori ToguchiKhan
  • Pons MaarFu
  • Peter KwongTommy Tong
  • Wally TaylorDetective Boggs
  • Eric DouglasYellow Dragon
  • Charles LevinTV Host
  • Frank WelkerThe Thing (voice)
  • Gene LeBellDrunken Biker (uncredited)
  • Kenneth H. Frith Jr.Friend at Pink's (as Kenneth 'Fruitty' Frith Jr.)
  • Bennett OhtaHerb Shop Clerk
  • Chantara NopSecurity Man #1
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