The Monkey Goes West
1966, Chinese. Directed by Ho Meng-Hua.
THE MONKEY GOES WEST is the first entry in the studio’s epic, four-part screen adaptation of “Journey to the West,” a 16th-century novel recounting the efforts of a Buddhist monk and his magical companions to travel to India and bring back Buddhist sutras.
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Chinese
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Cast & crew
- Ho Meng-HuaDirector
- Elliot Ngok WahMonkey King Su Wu Kong
- Ho FanMonk Tang Xuan Zang
- Tien ShunSandy Friar / Juan Lian Marshal
- Pang PangThe Pig
- Fan Mei-Sheng3rd Prince of West Dragon King
- Kao Pao-ShuGreen Snake Demon
- Lan Wei-LiehKing of Black Wind
- Lee YingMaster Gao
- Diana Chang Chung-WenMiss Gao
- Mao WeiMisss Gao's lover
- Tina Chin FeiGreen Snake Demon's daughter
- MarsSand Demon
Details
- Released
- 18 January 1966
- Original title
- 西遊記
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Cheng Kang
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The Monkey Goes West: quick answers
What comes after The Monkey Goes West?
Next in the series: Princess Iron Fan (1966), The Cave of the Silken Web (1967), and The Land of Many Perfumes (1968).
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How long is The Monkey Goes West?
The Monkey Goes West runs 112 minutes (1h 52m).
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Which OTT platform is The Monkey Goes West on?
The Monkey Goes West is streaming on Eternal Family in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Monkey Goes West?
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Who directed The Monkey Goes West?
The Monkey Goes West (1966) was directed by Ho Meng-Hua and stars Elliot Ngok Wah, Ho Fan, Tien Shun.