Golden Needles

An ancient Asian statue with the power to grant health and long life via secret acupuncture points is being pursued by a wealthy criminal, but his plans are put in peril when a slovenly detective is tasked with protecting the relic.

Cast

Joe Don Baker

as Dan Mason

Elizabeth Ashley

as Felicity

Roy Chiao

as Lin Tao

Jim Kelly

as Jeff

Burgess Meredith

as Winters

Tony Lee Wan-Miu

as Kwan

Frances Fong

as Su Lin

Ann Sothern

as Finzie

Fong Yuen

as Chinese acupuncturist

Hao Li-Jen

as Acupucture patient

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