The Golden Key (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1978, The Golden Key is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Wing-Cho Yip, running about 94 minutes.
What it’s about. Various distinguished members of Hong Kong high society were being blackmailed by mysterious and attractive lady Chang Siu Juen, who seems to know the secrets of their past and present illegal activities. Millionaire Cheng Yung Seng knew that it would be his turn next. He thus planned to eliminate Chang first but the plan did not work out and Chang was saved by private detective Fang Dai Kuen...
Who’s in it. The Golden Key stars Alan Tang as Fang Dai-Kuen, Tang Ching as Cheng Yung-Seng, Zebra Pan Yung-Sheng as Cheng's thug and Sombat Metanee as Insp. Lo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Golden Key has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Golden Key page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Golden Key tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Golden Key (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Golden Key change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Golden Key worth watching?
- The Golden Key holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Golden Key?
- The Golden Key stars Alan Tang, Tang Ching, Zebra Pan Yung-Sheng, Sombat Metanee and Meg Lam Kin-Ming.
- When was The Golden Key released?
- The Golden Key was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.