Production Details
Although the character of The Golden Child is portrayed and treated as a boy throughout the movie, the part was played by actress Jasmine Reate (credited as "J.L. Reate" ).
John Carpenter was originally scheduled to direct the film, but dropped out and would later direct Big Trouble in Little China, a film with similar Chinese mysticism themes (Chinese American actors Victor Wong, James Hong, and Peter Kwong appear in both films). Starring Kurt Russell, Carpenter's project was reported to have been rushed through post-production to ensure a premiere date that preceded the Golden Child.
Actor Mel Gibson was originally selected to play the role of Chandler Jarrell; but when Gibson was unavailable, the producers selected Murphy and transformed the movie from a serious adventure drama into a comedy.
Gene LeBell makes a small cameo appearance as a drunk member of the "Yellow Dragons" biker gang.
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