Black Mask (1996)
Super-soldier recruit Tsui Chik is forced to escape with his comrades after the project is canceled. Months later, he's trying to have a quiet life as a librarian with his best friend, Inspector Shek Wai-Ho. However, a string of vicious gangland murders begins that has all the markings of Tsui's former compatriots who seem to have turned to crime. Realizing that the police are helpless, he decides to take them on himself. With a disguise, Tsui becomes the mysterious superhero known only as Black Mask.
Director: Daniel Lee
Genre: Action
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: November 7, 1996
Cast
- Jet Li - Tsui Chik / Black Mask
- Sean Lau Ching-Wan - Inspector 'Rock' Shek Wai-Ho
- Karen Mok - Tracy Lee
- Françoise Yip - Yeuk Laan
- Kong Lung - Commander Hung Guk
- Anthony Wong Chau-Sang - King Kau
- Xiong Xinxin - Jimmy
- Henry Fong Ping - Ricky Tai
- Sze Mei-Yee - Chief of Library
- Roy Szeto Wai-Cheuk - Szeto
Screenplay
- Koan Hui On (Screenplay)
- Tsui Hark (Screenplay)
- Joe Ma Wai-Ho (Screenplay)
- Teddy Chan Tak-Sum (Screenplay)
Music: Teddy Robin
Cinematography: Tony Cheung Tung-Leung
Editing: Cheung Ka-Fai
Production: Win's Entertainment Ltd., Film Workshop, Distant Horizon
Country: Hong Kong
Language: English, Español, 广州话 / 廣州話
Budget: $8M
Box Office: $60M
Original Language: cn
Themes
Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts and Action, Superheroes and Power
Keywords
martial arts, showdown, bookshop, library, police, superhero, chinese mafia, fistfight, mafia boss, vigilante, super villain, masked hero, vigilante justice, modest
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Black Mask about?
- Super-soldier recruit Tsui Chik is forced to escape with his comrades after the project is canceled. Months later, he's trying to have a quiet life as a librarian with his best friend, Inspector Shek Wai-Ho. However, a string of vicious gangland murders begins that has all the markings of Tsui's former compatriots who seem to have turned to crime. Realizing that the police are helpless, he decides to take them on himself. With a disguise, Tsui becomes the mysterious superhero known only as Black Mask.
- Who directed Black Mask?
- Black Mask was directed by Daniel Lee.
- Who stars in Black Mask?
- Black Mask stars Jet Li, Sean Lau Ching-Wan, Karen Mok, Françoise Yip, Kong Lung, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang.
- How long is Black Mask?
- Black Mask has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Black Mask?
- Black Mask is a Action film.
- What is the budget of Black Mask?
- Black Mask had a budget of $8M.
- How much did Black Mask gross?
- Black Mask grossed $60M worldwide.
- Where was Black Mask produced?
- Black Mask was produced in Hong Kong.
- What are the themes of Black Mask?
- The themes of Black Mask include: Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts and Action, Superheroes and Power.