The Golden Child
1986 film by Michael Ritchie / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about The Golden Child?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
This article is about the 1986 film. For the mystery novel, see The Golden Child (novel). For the Brooklyn Nine-Nine episode, see The Golden Child (Brooklyn Nine-Nine).
The Golden Child is a 1986 American action comedy film directed by Michael Ritchie. The film stars Eddie Murphy as Chandler Jarrell, a Los Angeles social worker who is informed that he is "The Chosen One", and is destined to save "The Golden Child", a kidnapped Tibetan boy with mystical powers who is said to be the savior of all humankind. Alongside Murphy, the film's cast includes Charlotte Lewis and Charles Dance.
Quick Facts The Golden Child, Directed by ...
The Golden Child | |
---|---|
![]() Theatrical release poster by John Alvin | |
Directed by | Michael Ritchie |
Written by | Dennis Feldman |
Produced by |
|
Starring | |
Cinematography | Donald E. Thorin |
Edited by | Richard A. Harris |
Music by | |
Production company | |
Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
Release date |
|
Running time | 94 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | $12-24.5 million[1][2][3] |
Box office | $149.4 million[4] |
Close
The Golden Child was produced and distributed by Paramount Pictures[5] and grossed a total of $79,817,937 at the United States domestic box office.[1][6]