The Gold Connection (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1979, The Gold Connection is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Kuei Chih-Hung, running about 89 minutes. “Kung-Fu Adventure in the Bruce Lee Tradition!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Martial arts teacher Ah Wei (Bruce Li) discovers a hidden stash of Vietnamese gold while scuba diving with his friends and divides it up between them. The gang who stole and stashed the gold track Wei and his friends down one by one, in order to get back what they believe to be their property. Wei must use his Kung Fu skills to defend himself, and the people he cares about, in this brutal and thrilling martial arts noir.
Who’s in it. The Gold Connection stars Ho Tsung-Tao as Ah Wai, Hon Kwok-Choi as Ah Keung, Phillip Ko as Assassin and Wai Lit, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Gold Connection has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gold Connection page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gold Connection 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 Gold Connection (1979)?
- In US, The Gold Connection is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gold Connection worth watching?
- The Gold Connection holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gold Connection?
- The Gold Connection stars Ho Tsung-Tao, Hon Kwok-Choi, Phillip Ko, Wai Lit and Chiu Chi-Ling.
- When was The Gold Connection released?
- The Gold Connection was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.