The Golden Lotus (film)

The Golden Lotus is a 1974 Hong Kong sex film directed and written by Li Han-hsiang, and produced by Run Run Shaw. The film stars Peter Yang, Hu Jin, Tien Lie, and Chen Ping. Hong Kong Kung fu star Jackie Chan made his film debut in this film and had a minor role as Brother Yun. It is based on the c. 1610 novel of the same name by Lanling Xiaoxiaosheng. The film premiered in Hong Kong on 17 January 1974.

Cast

 * Peter Yang as Ximen Qing.
 * Hu Jin as Pan Jinlian.
 * Tien Lie as Li Ping'er.
 * Chen Ping as Pang Chunmei


 * Other
 * Wang Lai as Matchmaker Wang.
 * Jiang Nan as Wu Dalang.
 * Tian Qing as Hua Zixu.
 * Dean Shek as Jiang Zhushan.
 * Jackie Chan as Brother Yun.
 * Liu Wuqi as Wu Yin'er.
 * Xu Yu as Wu Yueniang.
 * Gu Qiuqin as Li Jiao'er.
 * Jiang Ling as Meng Yulou.
 * Apple Xia as Sun Xue'e.
 * Wong Yue as the servant.
 * Liu Huiling as Ying Chun.

Release
It was released in Hong Kong on 17 January 1974.

Critical response
Critics praised the film, particularly its faithfulness to the original novel and Hu Jin's acting.