

The Tattoo Connection
1978-07-27 · 90 min · ★ 5.2
When a diamond is stolen in Hong Kong, the company insuring the diamond sends a former CIA agent to Hong Kong to retrieve it. Meanwhile, one of the thieves begins to have a change of heart because his girlfriend wants him to leave his criminal organization.
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- Directors
- Lee Tso-Nam
- Production companies
- First Films
- Countries
- Hong Kong
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Jim KellyLucas
Dorian Tan Tao-LiangDong Ho
Chan SingBoss Lok
Bobby CanavarroInspector Lu
Cheng Fu-HungFat Dog
Chiang TaoShao Chang
Bolo YeungTan Yu
Cheng Suk-YingLouisa
Fong YuenUncle Ko
Lee Hoi-SangEyepatch
Wong MeiTattoo Artist
Sham Chin-BoChin Noi
Wong Yat-FeiParamedic
Chan LauCar Passenger
Lam Hak-MingThug on Boat
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