The Golden Child
Director: Michael Ritchie
Actors: Eddie Murphy, J.L. Reate, Charles Dance
PlotIn a mystical land where the forces of light and darkness are in eternal conflict, a special child destined to bring balance is born. This child, known as the Golden Child, possesses unique powers that can eradicate evil and restore harmony. However, an evil sorcerer named Sardo Numspa plots to kidnap the child to plunge the world into darkness. To ensure the child's safety, a group of Tibetan monks secretly sends him to Los Angeles. Simultaneously, Chandler Jarrell, a street-smart detective specializing in finding missing children, becomes embroiled in the case when a mysterious woman named Kee Nang seeks his help. She informs him of the Golden Child's significance and his crucial role in rescuing the child from sinister forces.
Chandler, initially skeptical but swayed by a peculiar series of circumstances, embarks on a perilous journey filled with supernatural encounters, treacherous villains, and cryptic clues. As he delves deeper into the mystical realm to save the child, he learns profound truths about good and evil, destiny, and his part in this cosmic struggle. The journey tests Chandler's wit, courage, and belief in the extraordinary as he battles to thwart Numspa’s malefic plans and safeguard the world's hope encapsulated within the Golden Child.
Writers: Dennis Feldman
Release Date: 12 Dec 1986
Runtime: 94 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
Despite its flaws, The Golden Child Blu-ray offers excellent video and audio quality, making it a nostalgic addition for Eddie Murphy fans.
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