The Golden Child 1986
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SplatAfter 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."
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Chandler Jarrell
as Sardo Numspa
as Kee Nang
as The Golden Child
as The Old Man
as Til
as Doctor Hong
as Kala
as Yu
as Khan
Director:
Writer:
Dennis Feldman
Stars:
Eddie Murphy, Charles Dance, Charlotte Lewis, J.L. Reate, Victor Wong, Randall 'Tex' Cobb, James Hong, Shakti Chen, Tau Logo, Masanori Toguchi,
Genres:
Action,Adventure,Comedy
Release Date:
1986 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
94 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Golden Child
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Chandler Jarrell
as Sardo Numspa
as Kee Nang
as The Golden Child
as The Old Man
as Til
as Doctor Hong
as Kala
as Yu
as Khan
as Fu
as Tommy Tong
as Detective Boggs
as Yellow Dragon
as TV Host
as The Thing (voice)
as Drunken Biker (uncredited)
as Friend at Pink's (as Kenneth 'Fruitty' Frith Jr.)
as Herb Shop Clerk
as Security Man #1
as Businessman Customer
as Russell
as Tortoise Lady
as Buttonman
as Kala (voice)
as Monk (uncredited)
as Informer (uncredited)
as Yak Herder (uncredited)
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