The Monkey Goes West
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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About The Monkey Goes West
The Monkey Goes West is a 1966 Chinese-language fantasy, action and adventure film directed by Ho Meng-Hua. The cast is led by Elliot Ngok Wah, Ho Fan, Tien Shun. It has a runtime of 1h 52m.
The Monkey Goes West was produced by Shaw Brothers and made in Hong Kong. It was released on January 18, 1966.
- Director
- Ho Meng-Hua
- Writers
- Cheng Kang
- Release date
- January 18, 1966
- Original language
- Chinese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Production
- Shaw Brothers
The Monkey Goes West cast & crew
The Monkey Goes West was directed by Ho Meng-Hua and written by Cheng Kang.
The cast features 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, and Kao Pao-Shu as Green Snake Demon.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Eddie H. Wang Chi-Ren and it was produced by Run Run Shaw.
Is The Monkey Goes West worth watching?
At 1h 52m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy fantasy, action, and adventure, The Monkey Goes West is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Monkey Goes West
Elliot Ngok Wah
Monkey King Su Wu Kong
Ho Fan
Monk Tang Xuan Zang
Tien Shun
Sandy Friar / Juan Lian Marshal
Pang Pang
The Pig
Fan Mei-Sheng
3rd Prince of West Dragon King
Kao Pao-Shu
Green Snake Demon
Lan Wei-Lieh
King of Black Wind
Lee Ying
Master Gao
Diana Chang Chung-Wen
Miss Gao
Mao Wei
Misss Gao's lover
Tina Chin Fei
Green Snake Demon's daughter
Mars
Sand Demon
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The Monkey Goes West — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Monkey Goes West in India?
The Monkey Goes West is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch The Monkey Goes West in the US?
In the US, The Monkey Goes West is streaming on Eternal Family.
▸What language is The Monkey Goes West in?
The Monkey Goes West is originally in Chinese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Monkey Goes West?
The Monkey Goes West runs 1 hours 52 minutes (112 minutes).
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