| The Goldfinger | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Traditional Chinese | 金手指 |
| Simplified Chinese | 金手指 |
| Hanyu Pinyin | Jīn Shǒu Zhǐ |
| Jyutping | Gam1 Sau2 Zi2 |
| Directed by | Felix Chong |
| Written by | Felix Chong |
| Produced by | Ronald Wong |
| Starring | Tony Leung Andy Lau Charlene Choi Simon Yam |
| Cinematography | Anthony Pun |
| Edited by | William Chang Curran Pang |
| Music by | Day Tai |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Emperor Motion Pictures |
Release date |
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Running time | 126 minutes[1] |
| Country | Hong Kong |
| Language | Cantonese |
| Budget | HK$350 million[2] |
| Box office | US$85.6 million[a] |
The Goldfinger is a 2023 Hong Kongcrime drama film written and directed byFelix Chong, starringTony Leung andAndy Lau. Set in the 1980s, the film is based on the story ofCarrian Group, a Hong Kong corporation which rose rapidly before collapsing shortly afterwards due to a corruption scandal.[2]
Budgeted at HK$350 million, production for the film began in February 2021 and wrapped up on 24 May 2021.[3][4][5] It was released in Hong Kong and globally on 30 December 2023.[6][7][8]
When a stock market crash causes the sudden collapse of a multi-billion-dollar company, aICAC principal investigator Lau Kai-yuen uncovers a criminal conspiracy involving the company’s founder, Henry Ching and becomes entangled in a long-running investigation.
Production forThe Goldfinger began in February 2021, under the English working titleOnce Upon a Time in Hong Kong. On 20 February 2021, the film held its production commencement press conference at Emperor Cinema located iniSquare inTsim Sha Tsui where it was attended byEmperor Motion Pictures chairmanAlbert Yeung, producer Ronald Wong, screenwriter and directorFelix Chong, alongside cast membersAndy Lau,Tony Leung,Charlene Choi,Simon Yam,Alex Fong,Philip Keung,Chin Ka-lok (who also serves as the film'saction director), Carlos Chan andCatherine Chau.[2] According to Yeung, the film is produced at a budget of HK$350 million, a recording-breaking budget for a Hong Kong production, and anticipates the film to break box office records as the highest-grossing Hong Kong film.[3][10] At the event, Lau revealed he first received from the script producer Wong and after reading it, he believed Leung is the best choice to act as his on-screen opponent. On the other hand, Leung revealed that his and Lau's roles in the film are reversed from their previous collaboration in theInfernal Affairs film series.[3][11]
Production forThe Goldfinger officially wrapped up on 24 May 2021, after filming its climax scene involving Lau and Leung on location in a presidential suite atThe Peninsula.[12][5]
The Goldfinger was theatrically released on 30 December 2023 simultaneously inHong Kong,Mainland China,Taiwan,Singapore,Malaysia,Australia,New Zealand,United Kingdom,United States andCanada.[13][14]
In Hong Kong, the film debuted at No. 1 during its opening weekend, grossing HK$9,373,112 during its first two days of release including previews.[15]
The Goldfinger has grossed a total of US$85.6 million worldwide combining its box office totals fromHong Kong (US$5.6 million),China (US$79.7 million),Australia (US$245,443),United Kingdom (US$81,665) andNew Zealand ($24,926).[16][17]
On thereview aggregator websiteRotten Tomatoes, 59% of 22 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 5.7/10.[18]Metacritic, which uses aweighted average, assigned the film a score of 47 out of 100, based on 6 critics, indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[19]
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 30th Hong Kong Film Critics Society Awards | Best Director | Felix Chong | Nominated | [20] |
| Best Screenplay | Nominated | ||||
| Best Actor | Tony Leung Chiu-wai | Nominated | |||
| Films of Merit | — | Won | |||
| 17th Asian Film Awards | Best Actor | Tony Leung Chiu-wai | Nominated | [21] | |
| Best Costume Design | Man Lim-chung | Won | |||
| Best Production Design | Eric Lam | Won | |||
| Hong Kong Screenwriters' Guild Awards 2023 | Best Movie Character of the Year | Tony Leung Chiu-wai | Nominated | [22] | |
| 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards | Best Film | The Goldfinger | Nominated | [23][24] | |
| Best Director | Felix Chong | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Nominated | ||||
| Best Actor | Tony Leung Chiu-wai | Won | |||
| Best Cinematography | Anthony Pun | Won | |||
| Best Editing | William Chang, Curran Pang | Nominated | |||
| Best Art Direction | Eric Lam | Won | |||
| Best Costume & Make Up Design | Man Lim Chung | Won | |||
| Best Original Film Score | Day Tai | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Film Song | "Let's Get To The Top" | Nominated | |||
| Best Visual Effects | Lik Wong, Benson Poon | Won | |||
| Best Sound Design | Nopawat Likitwong | Won |
