The Goldfinger is a 2023 Hong Kong crime thriller directed and written by Felix Chong, loosely based on the real-life Carrian Group corporate scandal of the 1980s. Starring Tony Leung and Andy Lau, the film released in Hong Kong on December 30, 2023 and went on to earn multiple nominations, including for its score, at the 2024 Hong Kong Film Awards.
Quick Facts
| Composer(s) | Day Tai (Tai Wai) |
| Release Date | December 30, 2023 (Hong Kong) |
| Genre | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Studio/Distributor | Emperor Motion Pictures |
| Where to Stream | Apple Music, Amazon Music, Spotify (soundtrack); digital rental for the film |
| Soundtrack Album | The Goldfinger (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) — 8 tracks, released 2023 |
Who Composed The Goldfinger Soundtrack?
Day Tai (born Tai Wai) composed the score for The Goldfinger. He is a Hong Kong film composer who transitioned from the band A-dAY into film scoring with The Way We Dance (2013), and has since won Best Original Film Song at the Hong Kong Film Awards three times — for The Way We Dance, She Remembers, He Forgets (2015), and Weeds on Fire (2016).
His other credits include Project Gutenberg (2018), Master Z: Ip Man Legacy (2018), Zero to Hero (2021), and the 2023 musical Band Four. His work on The Goldfinger earned him a Best Original Film Score nomination at the 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards, part of three nominations he received that ceremony for his 2023 scores.
The Goldfinger Soundtrack — Complete Tracklist
Here is the complete tracklist for The Goldfinger (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) by Day Tai. You can listen to it on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music.
| Track / Song | Notes |
|---|---|
| Prelude | Score |
| Lau Sir | Score |
| Arrest Mr Cheng And His Gang | Score |
| Too Darn Hot | Score |
| Money, Power, Lies (Film Version) | Score |
| Let’s Get to the Top | Performed by Mo-Hau Cheung, lyrics by Lydia King-Man Lau |
| Mr. Ching Monologue | Score |
| Bring Down the Curtain On | Score |
Note: An earlier version of this article mislabeled this section as belonging to an unrelated film (“The Engineer”) due to a copy-paste error. It has been corrected — the tracklist above is specific to The Goldfinger (2023).
Where to Stream
The Goldfinger soundtrack is streaming on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music. The film itself was released in Hong Kong and internationally in late December 2023 and is now available via digital rental on platforms including Prime Video.
Cast
The Goldfinger stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Andy Lau, Charlene Choi, Simon Yam, Alex Fong, Philip Keung, and Chin Ka-lok (who also serves as the film’s action director).
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed The Goldfinger (2023) soundtrack?
Hong Kong composer Day Tai (Tai Wai) composed the score for The Goldfinger, earning a Best Original Film Score nomination at the 42nd Hong Kong Film Awards.
How many songs are on The Goldfinger soundtrack album?
The Goldfinger (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) contains 8 tracks, including “Prelude,” “Lau Sir,” and “Let’s Get to the Top.”
Is The Goldfinger based on a true story?
Yes. The film is based on the story of the Carrian Group, a Hong Kong conglomerate that collapsed in the early 1980s amid a major corruption scandal.
Where can I watch The Goldfinger?
The Goldfinger is available for digital rental and purchase, including on Prime Video, following its December 2023 theatrical release.
Who stars in The Goldfinger?
The film stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Andy Lau, alongside Charlene Choi, Simon Yam, Alex Fong, and Philip Keung.
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