The Golden Lotus (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1974, The Golden Lotus is an action, drama and romance film directed by Li Han-Hsiang, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Golden Lotus is based, in part, on Jin Ping Mei, a famous erotic novel of ancient China. Li Han-Hsiang adapted part of the story into this film, which starts with Hsi Men Ching, a successful merchant, wooing Pan Chin Lien, the beautiful wife of one of the townspeople.
Who’s in it. The Golden Lotus stars Peter Yang Kwan as Ximen Qing, Hu Chin as Jinlian, Tanny Tien-Ni as Mrs. Hua/Li Ping Erh and Chen Ping as Pang Chunmei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Golden Lotus has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Golden Lotus page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Golden Lotus 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 Lotus (1974)?
- In US, The Golden Lotus is available to stream on Film Movement Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Golden Lotus worth watching?
- The Golden Lotus holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Golden Lotus?
- The Golden Lotus stars Peter Yang Kwan, Hu Chin, Tanny Tien-Ni, Chen Ping and Wang Lai.
- When was The Golden Lotus released?
- The Golden Lotus was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.