The Golden Lion
Jin mao shi wang
Synopsis
Director Ho Meng-hua is one of Shaw Studio's most versatile directors. He's helmed romances, mysteries, award-winning dramas, contemporary action films, historical costume dramas, fantasies, and, finally, popular swordplay movies. The title character in this one is a chivalrous thief who raises the jealous ire of the rival Red Shirt Gang. There's plenty of action in this adventure, which sweeps from the plains to the mountains ... to the sound of slashing swords.
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Chao Hsiung
Golden Lion Dai Xiaoyao
Li Ching
Lu Wen Fang
James Nam Seok-Hoon
Lu Min Yip
Fang Mian
Doctor Lu Guo Jing
Wang Hsieh
Wang Jian Chao
Lee Man-Chow
Lu Min Yip's Cousin
Pang Pang
Brother Three
Chan Shen
Brother Eight
Goo Chim-Hung
Huang Zhong
Wong Ching-Ho
Wang's Thug
Law Hon
Wang's Thug
Chai No
Wang's Thug
Little Unicorn
Wang's Thug
Lee Siu-Chung
Golden Lion Gang Member
Erh Chun
Golden Lion Gang Member
Mars
Golden Lion Gang Member
Sa Au
Golden Lion Gang Member
Lee Tin-Ying
Golden Lion Gang Member
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ho Meng-Hua
- Screenplay & Story
- Patrick Kong Yeung
- Original Score
- Stanley Chow Fook-Leung, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
- Original Title
- Jin mao shi wang
- Country of Origin
- Hong Kong
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Shaw Brothers
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ho Meng-Hua
Patrick Kong Yeung
Stanley Chow Fook-Leung, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Cho Wai-Kei
Chiang Hsing-Lung, Lee Yim-Hoi
Run Run Shaw
Department Leadership Roster
Ho Meng-Hua
Director
Patrick Kong Yeung
Writer
Chiang Hsing-Lung
Editor
Run Run Shaw
Producer
Cho Wai-Kei
Director of Photography
Lee Yim-Hoi
Editor
Stanley Chow Fook-Leung
Original Music Composer
Frankie Chan Fan-Kei
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Golden Lion
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Golden Lion about?
Director Ho Meng-hua is one of Shaw Studio's most versatile directors. He's helmed romances, mysteries, award-winning dramas, contemporary action films, historical costume dramas, fantasies, and, finally, popular swordplay movies. The title character in this one is a chivalrous thief who raises the jealous ire of the rival Red Shirt Gang. There's plenty of action in this adventure, which sweeps from the plains to the mountains ... to the sound of slashing swords.
Who directed The Golden Lion?
The Golden Lion was directed by Ho Meng-Hua.
Who stars in The Golden Lion?
The principal cast of The Golden Lion includes Chao Hsiung, Li Ching, James Nam Seok-Hoon, Fang Mian, Wang Hsieh.
When was The Golden Lion released and how long is it?
The Golden Lion was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Golden Lion?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Golden Lion was composed by Stanley Chow Fook-Leung, Frankie Chan Fan-Kei.