The Monkey Goes West (1966)
Original title: 西遊記
The Monkey Goes West is a 1966 Chinese-language fantasy movie directed by Ho Meng-Hua, with a running time of 1h 52m. It stars Elliot Ngok Wah, Ho Fan and Tien Shun.
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.
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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 magical companions to travel to India and bring back Buddhist sutras.
When was The Monkey Goes West released?
The Monkey Goes West was released on 18 January 1966.
How long is The Monkey Goes West?
The Monkey Goes West runs 1h 52m.
Who made The Monkey Goes West?
The Monkey Goes West was directed by Ho Meng-Hua.
Where can I watch The Monkey Goes West?
The Monkey Goes West is available on Eternal Family.
Where to watch The Monkey Goes West
Stream: Eternal Family
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
- Tina Chin Fei as Green Snake Demon's daughter
- Mars as Sand Demon