The Golden Buddha (1966): cast, story & where to watch
1966 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1966, The Golden Buddha is an action film directed by Lo Wei, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Paul (Zhang Chong) is a businessman who gets caught up in an international espionage plot when he accidentally switches briefcases with a friend aboard a Singapore-bound plane. The friend turns up dead, and Paul discovers a small Golden Buddha inside the briefcase that contains a set of instructions. The instructions are only one of three parts, the other two being held in similar Golden Buddhas by Lo Wei (doing double duty as actor and director) and Lin Cui. When combined, the three Buddhas will lead the bearers to a buried treasure. But the nefarious Skeleton Gang is after the Buddhas, along with a buxom femme fatale (Fannie Fan) who isn't above showing a little skin to get her way. Luckily, Paul knows kung-fu, so the bad guys had better watch out!
Who’s in it. The Golden Buddha stars Jeanette Lin Tsui as Chan Mei-nan, Paul Chang Chung as Paul Cheung, Lo Wei as Chan Chung Tai and Fanny Fan Lai as No.4 of Skeleton Gang, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Golden Buddha 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 Buddha page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Golden Buddha 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 Buddha (1966)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Golden Buddha change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Golden Buddha worth watching?
- The Golden Buddha holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Golden Buddha?
- The Golden Buddha stars Jeanette Lin Tsui, Paul Chang Chung, Lo Wei, Fanny Fan Lai and Fung Ngai.
- When was The Golden Buddha released?
- The Golden Buddha was released in 1966, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.