The Golden Lion (1975): cast, story & where to watch
1975 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1975, The Golden Lion is an action and drama film directed by Ho Meng-Hua, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Golden Lion stars Chao Hsiung as Golden Lion Dai Xiaoyao, Ching Lee as Lu Wen Fang, James Nam Gung-Fan as Lu Min Yip and Fang Mian as Doctor Lu Guo Jing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Golden Lion has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Golden Lion page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Golden Lion 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 Lion (1975)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Golden Lion change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Golden Lion worth watching?
- The Golden Lion holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Golden Lion?
- The Golden Lion stars Chao Hsiung, Ching Lee, James Nam Gung-Fan, Fang Mian and Wang Hsieh.
- When was The Golden Lion released?
- The Golden Lion was released in 1975, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.