The Golden Child
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Theatrical release poster by John Alvin | |
| Directed by | Michael Ritchie |
| Written by | Dennis Feldman |
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| Cinematography | Donald E. Thorin |
| Edited by | Richard A. Harris |
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| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Running time | 94 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $12-24.5 million |
| Box office | $149.4 million |
The Golden Child is a 1986 American dark fantasy action comedy film directed by Michael Ritchie. The film stars Eddie Murphy as Chandler Jarrell, a Los Angeles social worker who is informed that he is "The Chosen One", and is destined to save "The Golden Child", a kidnapped Tibetan boy with mystical powers who is said to be the savior of all humankind. Alongside Murphy, the film's cast includes Charlotte Lewis and Charles Dance.
The Golden Child was produced and distributed by Paramount Pictures and grossed a total of $79,817,937 at the United States domestic box office.