Black Mask (1996)
Original title: 黑俠
Black Mask is a 1996 Chinese-language action movie directed by Daniel Lee, with a running time of 1h 39m. It stars Jet Li, Lau Ching-Wan and Karen Mok Man-Wai.
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was Black Mask released?
Black Mask was released on 7 November 1996.
How long is Black Mask?
Black Mask runs 1h 39m.
Who made Black Mask?
Black Mask was directed by Daniel Lee.
Cast
- Jet Li as Tsui Chik / Black Mask
- Lau Ching-Wan as Inspector 'Rock' Shek Wai-Ho
- Karen Mok Man-Wai as Tracy Lee
- Françoise Yip as Yeuk Laan
- Patrick Lung Kong as Commander Hung Guk
- Anthony Wong Chau-Sang as King Kau
- Xiong Xinxin as Jimmy
- Henry Fong Ping as Ricky Tai
- Sze Mei-Yee as Chief of Library
- Roy Szeto Wai-Cheuk as Szeto
- Chan Suk-Yee as Librarian
- Chung King-Fai as Police Commissioner