A private detective specializing in missing children is charged with the task of finding a special child whom dark forces want to eliminate.A private detective specializing in missing children is charged with the task of finding a special child whom dark forces want to eliminate.A private detective specializing in missing children is charged with the task of finding a special child whom dark forces want to eliminate.
- Awards
- 2 nominations
- Kala
- (as Shakti)
- Friend at Pink's
- (as Kenneth 'Fruitty' Frith Jr.)
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- Writer
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Eddie Murphy Through the Years
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Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaAlthough the Golden Child is referred to as a boy throughout the film, J.L. Reate is actually a girl.
- Goofs(at around 40 mins) During the "dream" sequence, when Fu steps behind Chandler he is wearing a red and blue visor. As he steps away he is wearing a yellow visor. The visor changes once more to red/blue and then finally to black and white as he leaves the room. The error in continuity may very well be intentional due to the fact that it is a dream sequence and the constantly changing visor adds to the surreality of the dream as do the horse walking by and the mirror with no reflection.
- Quotes
Kee Nang: Gompa, I have ruined myself with the American. He is a fool.
The Old Man: But he's brave.
Kee Nang: He is irresponsible.
The Old Man: But he's generous.
Kee Nang: He thinks of nothing but protecting his own feelings.
The Old Man: But if you touch his heart, there's nothing he wouldn't do for you.
Kee Nang: He believes in nothing.
The Old Man: Yet, still he does what is right.
Kee Nang: He is a callous, thoughtless, undisciplined fool.
The Old Man: [chuckles] Yes. I, too, like him very much. It's very hard not to.
- SoundtracksThe Best Man in the World
Music by John Barry
Lyrics by Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson & Sue Ennis
Performed by Ann Wilson
Ann Wilson courtesy of Capitol Records, Inc.
Yes it's silly, but even an occasional observer should be able to understand that 'ridiculous' is where Hollywood's idea of mysticism begins and ends. What's more important than believability with a story like this is that the audience have entertaining tour guides on hand to show them the mysterious sights. Michael Ritchie and Eddie Murphy fit the bill for this capacity just fine. My advice to you is to buy the ticket and take the ride.
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Auf der Suche nach dem goldenen Kind
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $25,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $79,817,937
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $11,549,711
- Dec 14, 1986
- Gross worldwide
- $79,817,937
- Runtime1 hour 34 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1