The Monkey Goes West
Originally released in 1966. The Monkey Goes West is a fantasy/action film. directed by Ho Meng-Hua.
Starring Elliot Ngok Wah, Ho Fan, and Tien Shun
Synopsis
THE MONKEY GOES WEST is the first entry in the studio’s epic, four-part screen adaptation of “Journey to the West,” a 16th-century novel recounting the efforts of a Buddhist monk and his magical companions to travel to India and bring back Buddhist sutras.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 18, 1966
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
Chinese
Original language
Country
Hong Kong
Production
Director
Top Cast
Elliot Ngok Wah
as Monkey King Su Wu Kong
Ho Fan
as Monk Tang Xuan Zang
Tien Shun
as Sandy Friar / Juan Lian Marshal
Pang Pang
as The Pig
Fan Mei-Sheng
as 3rd Prince of West Dragon King
Kao Pao-shu
as Green Snake Demon
Lan Wei-Lieh
as King of Black Wind
Lee Ying
as Master Gao
Diana Chang Chung-Wen
as Miss Gao
Mao Wei
as Misss Gao's lover
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- ZH
Production Companies
- Shaw Brothers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Monkey Goes West about?
THE MONKEY GOES WEST is the first entry in the studio’s epic, four-part screen adaptation of “Journey to the West,” a 16th-century novel recounting the efforts of a Buddhist monk and his magi...
Who directed The Monkey Goes West?
The Monkey Goes West was directed by Ho Meng-Hua.
How long is The Monkey Goes West?
The Monkey Goes West has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was The Monkey Goes West released?
The Monkey Goes West was released on January 18, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Monkey Goes West?
The main cast of The Monkey Goes West includes Elliot Ngok Wah, Ho Fan, Tien Shun, Pang Pang, Fan Mei-Sheng.