The Twelve Gold Medallions (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1970, The Twelve Gold Medallions is an action and drama film directed by Cheng Kang, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. As a valiant Chinese general and his men battle Tartar invaders, patriot swordsmen attempt to stop the delivery of 12 medallions sent by a traitor that could spell the doom of the Sung Dynasty. When a powerful kung fu master assumes responsibility for the deliveries, his daughter and a former student turn against him in order to save China.
Who’s in it. The Twelve Gold Medallions stars Elliot Ngok Wah as Wavering Sword Miao Lung, Chin Ping as Jin Suo, Ching Miao as Jin Yan Tang and Wang Hsieh as Golden Fan Ma Shan Ting, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Twelve Gold Medallions has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Twelve Gold Medallions page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Twelve Gold Medallions 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 Twelve Gold Medallions (1970)?
- In US, The Twelve Gold Medallions is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Twelve Gold Medallions worth watching?
- The Twelve Gold Medallions holds an audience score of 6.6 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 Twelve Gold Medallions?
- The Twelve Gold Medallions stars Elliot Ngok Wah, Chin Ping, Ching Miao, Wang Hsieh and Lisa Chiao Chiao.
- When was The Twelve Gold Medallions released?
- The Twelve Gold Medallions was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.