The Golden Child

(1986)Directed by Michael Ritchie94 min · PG-13Action, Adventure, Comedy
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."

Eddie Murphyas Chandler Jarrell
Charles Danceas Sardo Numspa
Charlotte Lewisas Kee Nang
J.L. Reateas The Golden Child
Victor Wongas The Old Man
James Hongas Doctor Hong
Tau Logoas Yu
Masanori Toguchias Khan
Peter Kwongas Tommy Tong
Wally Tayloras Detective Boggs
Eric Douglasas Yellow Dragon
Charles Levinas TV Host
Frank Welkeras The Thing (voice)
Gene LeBellas Drunken Biker (uncredited)
Kenneth H. Frith Jr.as Friend at Pink's (as Kenneth 'Fruitty' Frith Jr.)
Bennett Ohtaas Herb Shop Clerk
Chantara Nopas Security Man #1
Bob Tzudikeras Businessman Customer
Cliffy Mageeas Russell
Judy Hudsonas Tortoise Lady
Ron Packhamas Buttonman