Golden Needles (1974)
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- PG
- 1h 32min
- Action, Drama
- 17 Jul 1974 (USA)
- Movie
Various factions are fighting each other to gain possession of a very special statue. The statue itself is not worth much, the needles inside it are the true prize. These "golden needles" hold extraordinary and unique properties, if...
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| Joe Don Baker | ... |
Dan Mason
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| Elizabeth Ashley | ... |
Felicity
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| Jim Kelly | ... |
Jeff
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| Burgess Meredith | ... |
Winters
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| Ann Sothern | ... |
Finzie
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| Roy Chiao | ... |
Lin To
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| Frances Fong | ... |
Lotus
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Yun-Wu Li | ... |
Kwan
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Wah Fong | ... |
Lotus
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Sonny Barnes | ... |
Claude
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| Pat E. Johnson | ... |
Winter's Man
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Edgar Justice | ... |
Bobby
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| Shao-Hung Chan | ... |
Lin To's Man (uncredited)
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| Tiet Wo Chu | ... |
Lin To's Man (uncredited)
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| Ju Fang | ... |
Mahjong parlor patron (uncredited)
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Yuen Fang | ... |
Chinese acupuncturist (uncredited)
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Raven Grey Eagle | ... |
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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| Ka-Ting Lee | ... |
Lin To's Man (uncredited)
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| Ho Li-Jen | ... |
Patient (uncredited)
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Yuen Lin | ... |
Gambler (uncredited)
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| Richard Ng | ... |
Lin To's Man (uncredited)
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| Ming Shih | ... |
Su Lin (uncredited)
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| Chien Szu-Ying | ... |
Kwan's wife (uncredited)
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San Tai | ... |
Lin To's Man (uncredited)
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Tien-Hsi Tang | ... |
Su Lin's Bald Assistant (uncredited)
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Sam-Ku To | ... |
Old Female Gambler beside Dan Mason (uncredited)
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Ai-Ti Wan | ... |
Gambler (uncredited)
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Leng-Kuang Yin | ... |
Policeman (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Robert Clouse | ||
Written by
| S. Lee Pogostin | ... | (written by) & |
| Sylvia Schneble | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Paul M. Heller | ... | producer (as Paul Heller) |
| Fred Weintraub | ... | producer |
Music by
| Lalo Schifrin | ||
Cinematography by
| Gil Hubbs | ... | director of photography (as Gilbert Hubbs) |
Editing by
| Michael Kahn | ||
Editorial Department
| Peter E. Berger | ... | assistant film editor (as Pete Berger) |
Costume Design by
| Ann McCarthy | ||
Makeup Department
| Charlene Johnson | ... | department head hair stylist |
| Marvin G. Westmore | ... | makeup artist (as Marvin Westmore) |
Production Management
| Marty Hornstein | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Anthony Brand | ... | second assistant director (as Tony Brand) |
| Frederic W. Brost | ... | first assistant director (as Fred Brost) |
| Chaplin Chang | ... | first assistant director: Hong Kong |
Art Department
| Ching-Shen Chen | ... | set designer: Hong Kong (as Sam Chan) |
| Russell Goble | ... | property master (as Russ Goble) |
| Henry Guerriero | ... | sculptor: golden needles statue |
| William Sandell | ... | special construction |
Sound Department
| Vince Gutierrez | ... | dialogue replacement editor |
| Marvin Kerner | ... | sound effects |
| C. Darin Knight | ... | sound (as Darin Knight) |
Special Effects by
| Gene Grigg | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Pat E. Johnson | ... | stunt coordinator (as Pat Johnson) |
| Jim Kelly | ... | fight choreographer: Jim Kelly's fight sequences |
| Greg Anderson | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Kim Kahana | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Henry Kingi | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Roy K. Ogata | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Randy Peters | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
| Bill M. Ryusaki | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Joseph Calloway | ... | assistant camera (as Joe Calloway) |
| Charles Lowe | ... | camera operator: Hong Kong |
| Tom Prophet Jr. | ... | key grip (as Tom Prophet) |
| Michael Van Howten | ... | gaffer (as Mike Van Houten) |
| Ronald M. Vargas Sr. | ... | camera operator (as Ron Vargas) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Sherry Chen | ... | wardrobe: Hong Kong |
| Betsy Cox | ... | wardrobe |
Location Management
| T.C. Wang | ... | location services: Hong Kong |
| Ron Windred | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Dan Wallin | ... | music mixer |
| Lalo Schifrin | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Bonnie Prendergast | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Samuel Z. Arkoff | ... | presenter |
| Elaine Forsgate | ... | production assistant: Hong Kong |
| Julian F. Myers | ... | publicist (as Julian Myers) |
| Gaylene Sagona | ... | production secretary |
| Jeff Schechtman | ... | assistant to producers (as Jeffrey Schechtman) |
| John Soroka | ... | script supervisor: Hong Kong |
| Marjorie Worcester | ... | secretary to producers |
| David Sheldon | ... | development executive: American International Pictures (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- American International Pictures (AIP) (1974) (United States) (theatrical)
- Astral Films (1974) (Canada) (theatrical)
- EMI Films (1974) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- EMI Film Distributors (1974) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1974) (Australia) (theatrical)
- NWDF (1975) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Cine Drago International (1975) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Film AB Corona (1975) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Makedonija Film (1975) (Yugoslavia) (theatrical)
- Met Film (1975) (Turkey) (theatrical)
- Syncron Film (1975) (Norway) (theatrical)
- CBS (1975) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- Buenos Aires Films (1978) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- R.C.V.2001 Video (1984) (Belgium) (VHS)
- Roadshow Home Video (1984) (Australia) (VHS)
- VCL Communications (1984) (West Germany) (VHS)
- Fosburk Entertainment (1993) (United States) (VHS) (as 'Statue of Death')
- DMEG (2004) (Sweden) (DVD)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2011) (United States) (DVD) (dvdr)
- Met Film (Turkey) (theatrical)
- Pidax Film (2021) (Germany) (DVD)
- Rank Video (1984) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Bodley Gallery (courtesy of: golden needles statue by Henry Guerriero)
- Westheimer Company (titles and opticals)
- Salon Films (location services: Hong Kong)
- International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) (this picture made under the jurisdiction of)
- Panavision (filmed in)
- Movielab (color)
Storyline
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Various factions are fighting each other to gain possession of a very special statue. The statue itself is not worth much, the needles inside it are the true prize. These "golden needles" hold extraordinary and unique properties, if inserted in the right positions in a man he will gain super sexual prowess, if placed incorrectly he dies.
Written by Patrick Knightly |
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| Taglines | They came to Adventure's Last Stronghold in search of the statue with the Golden Needles! See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Played for only one day in Hong Kong theaters and had a box office revenue of 18 Hong Kong dollars. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Trailer War (2012). See more » |