Golden Needles (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1974, Golden Needles is an action film directed by Robert Clouse, running about 92 minutes. “The One Who Owns the Golden Needles Can rule the World” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Golden Needles stars Joe Don Baker as Dan Mason, Elizabeth Ashley as Felicity, Ann Sothern as Fenzie and Burgess Meredith as Winters, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Golden Needles has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Golden Needles page.
If you liked it. Fans of Golden Needles tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Golden Needles (1974)?
- In US, Golden Needles is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Golden Needles worth watching?
- Golden Needles holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Golden Needles?
- Golden Needles stars Joe Don Baker, Elizabeth Ashley, Ann Sothern, Burgess Meredith and Jim Kelly.
- When was Golden Needles released?
- Golden Needles was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.