The Golden Lion
1975, Chinese. Directed by Ho Meng-Hua.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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Cast & crew
- Ho Meng-HuaDirector
- Chao HsiungGolden Lion Dai Xiaoyao
- Li ChingLu Wen Fang
- James Nam Seok-HoonLu Min Yip
- Fang MianDoctor Lu Guo Jing
- Wang HsiehWang Jian Chao
- Lee Man-ChowLu Min Yip's Cousin
- Pang PangBrother Three
- Chan ShenBrother Eight
- Goo Chim-HungHuang Zhong
- Wong Ching-HoWang's Thug
- Law HonWang's Thug
- Chai NoWang's Thug
Details
- Released
- 21 December 1975
- Original title
- Jin mao shi wang
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Patrick Kong Yeung
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The Golden Lion runs 84 minutes (1h 24m).
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The Golden Lion isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 December 1975. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Golden Lion?
If you liked The Golden Lion, try Eye for an Eye 2, Eye for an Eye, 14 Blades.
Who directed The Golden Lion?
The Golden Lion (1975) was directed by Ho Meng-Hua and stars Chao Hsiung, Li Ching, James Nam Seok-Hoon.