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film, starring

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as a

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of wealthy widows.

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, Kim Nicholas, Jennifer Bishop and

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co-star. It was written by Tony Crechales and directed by

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. The film was first released in

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, Florida, on January 31, 1974, where the filming took place. It was subsequently released nationwide in 1974–75, making nearly $4 million in the domestic box office.

Plot

Cast

- Matt Stone *

- Julia Marstow *

- Karate Pete * Jennifer Bishop - Ann Moy * James Dobson - Clarence *Kim Nicholas - Tina Moy

Production

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at the time. He met Shatner at the airport, Bishop was Grefé's friend, and Sakata had a wrestling career there apart from appearing in the

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film '' Goldfinger''. Filming lasted 15 days, including 12 with Shatner and final three with other actors. During one take of the scene where Shatner's character hangs Sakata's character to death, Sakata nearly died of being accidentally hanged by tight rope. Fortunately, with Sakata's "superior neck development", the crew was able to save his life. Shatner broke his finger during the incident while supporting Sakata's weight.

Legacy

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''.

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