Black Cat (1991)
Hak mau (original title)Reference View | Change View
- 1h 36min
- Action, Crime
- 17 Aug 1991 (Hong Kong)
- Movie
Catherine, a troubled woman, is recruited by the government for assassin training under the code name "Black Cat". Proficient in her role, she struggles with her newfound love interest and commitment to the agency.
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| Jade Leung | ... |
Erica Leung / Catherine
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| Simon Yam | ... |
Brian
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Thomas Lam | ... |
Thomas
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Curtis Fraser | ... |
Prison Guard
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Denise Stauffer | ... |
Prison Guard
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Jordy Shane | ... |
Disguised Old Woman
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Audrey Rene | ... |
Bride
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Mary Rawbins | ... |
Hostess
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| Randi Lynne | ... |
Prison Guard
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Glen Morrison | ... |
Gun Instructor
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| Kiara Hunter | ... |
CIA Agent
(as Cara Leigh Hunter)
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Jamie Estio | ... |
Groom
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Yvonne Drinovz | ... |
Prison Guard
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Dickie Motherwell | ... |
Language Instructor
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Chan Korlikian | ... |
Mysterious Killer
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Zdenek Juricek | ... |
Truck Driver
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Scott Higgins | ... |
CIA Agent
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Daniel Berman | ... |
Prison Guard
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| David Fredericks | ... |
Truck Stop Owner
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Jack Lotzkan | ... |
Bodyguard
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Wayne Crowe | ... |
Mysterious Killer
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| Lauro David Chartrand-Del Valle | ... |
Karate Instructor
(as Lauro Chartrand)
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Ted Bradaric | ... |
Policeman
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Thomas Plotter | ... |
Policeman
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Ross Wilson | ... |
Prison Guard
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David Vega | ... |
Prison Guard
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Winston Taylor | ... |
CIA Trainee
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| Tommy Steele | ... |
Body Guard
(as a different name)
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Pete Smeader | ... |
Prison Guard
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Joe Schober Munro | ... |
Bestmen
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Reid W. Hamilton | ... |
Bodyguard
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| Do-Yu Lee | ... |
Boyfriend (uncredited)
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Louis Roth | ... |
Senior Hong Kong Officer (uncredited)
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Lee Sollenberger | ... |
Gang Leader (uncredited)
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Catherine Yang | ... |
Wedding Guest / Dancer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Stephen Shin | ||
Written by
| Bo Shun Chan | ... | () |
| Tan-Ping Lam | ... | () |
| Wai-Lun Lam | ... | () |
Produced by
| Michael Parker | ... | line producer |
| Dickson Poon | ... | executive producer |
| Stephen Shin | ... | producer |
| Shan Tam | ... | line producer |
Music by
| Danny Chung | ||
Cinematography by
| Kin-Keung Lee | ||
Editing by
| Ting-Hung Kuo | ... | (as Kwok Ting Hung) |
| Chau On Wong | ||
| Wing-Ming Wong | ||
Art Direction by
| Chi-Chung Fu | ||
Costume Design by
| Bo-Lam Lau | ||
| Betty So | ||
Makeup Department
| Ken Chan | ... | hairdresser |
| Brian Dott | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Tibor Farkas | ... | special effects makeup (as Tibor Parkas) |
| Laverne Munroe | ... | makeup artist (as Laverne Basham) |
Production Management
| Kwong-Hing Ngan | ... | production manager: hong kong |
| Yoshiaki Tomura | ... | production manager: Japan (as Cheung-Wing Lee) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Wai-Lun Lam | ... | assistant director |
| Irene Lee | ... | assistant director |
| Gwan-Yuk Ng | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Marie Ahle | ... | props |
Sound Department
| Roger Morris | ... | sound mixer |
| Mark Wells | ... | sound editor |
Special Effects by
| Gary Paller | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Kevin J. Andruschak | ... | stunts |
| Jim Broyden | ... | stunts |
| Dave Carson | ... | stunts |
| To-Hoi Kong | ... | action choreographer |
| Trish Schill | ... | stunt double |
| Lee Sollenberger | ... | gang leader |
| Owen Walstrom | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Yat Sun Chan | ... | cinematographer: Japan |
| Todd Elyzen | ... | electrician |
| Sandy Hegyi | ... | electrician |
Additional Crew
| Jeffrey Butterworth | ... | armourer (as Jeff Butterworth) |
| Yat Sun Chan | ... | planner |
| Carol Friedmann | ... | dance coordinator |
| Basil Houtman | ... | dance coordinator |
| Kurt Miles Joudrey | ... | production assistant |
| Ken King | ... | armorer |
| To-Hoi Kong | ... | martial arts director (as Kong Tao Hoi) |
| Ohan Korlikian | ... | production assistant |
| Marcia Kredentser | ... | production assistant |
| Ganny Kum | ... | production assistant |
| Rod Millican | ... | craft service / first aid |
| George Ng | ... | production assistant |
| Freephy Pang | ... | assistant coordinator |
| Kin-Kwan Poon | ... | martial arts director |
| Christian Raupach | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| Ogden Gavanski | ... | acknowledgement (as Mr. Ogden Gavanski) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- D & B Film Distribution (1991) (Hong Kong) (theatrical)
- Headliner Productions (1993) (United States) (theatrical)
- 88 Films (2021) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1992) (Netherlands) (VHS)
- Made in Hong Kong (1996) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Mega Star Video Distribution (1999) (Hong Kong) (DVD)
- Metropolitan Filmexport (2011) (France) (DVD)
- Panorama (2021) (Hong Kong) (Blu-ray)
- Splendid Film (1991) (Germany) (VHS)
- Splendid Film (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- True Grit (2023) (Germany) (Blu-ray)
- True Grit (2023) (Germany) (DVD)
- Vinegar Syndrome (2024) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Vértice 360 (1996) (Spain) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Alpha Cine Service (film processing)
- B.C. Film Commission (acknowledgement)
- British Columbia Buildings (acknowledgement)
- Chilliwack General Hospital (acknowledgement)
- International Subtitle Co. (subtitles)
- Maple Ridge Films (production services)
- Media Business Service Limited (post-production sound services)
- Ministry of Solicitor General (acknowledgement: Chilliwack Forest Camps)
- S&P Lab (film processing)
- Surrey Pre-trial Services Centre (acknowledgement)
- The City of Vancouver (acknowledgement)
- Volkswagen Canada (acknowledgement)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Catherine is a violent and disturbed young lady who is shot down by the government in one of her escapades. She wakes up in a training facility and is taught to use weapons, combat, and is put through heavy endurance training. When she is done, she is given the code name "Black Cat". Catherine is now an assassin for the government and is very good at it but she soon finds a boyfriend and is caught between her love for him and her deal with the government.
Written by Josh Pasnak |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Kiara Hunter's debut. See more » |
| Goofs | When Catherine is let out of the car at the wedding hit, there is some kind of large farm equipment on the road in the distance. The car starts to drive away, the shot cuts to her face, then back to the car leaving. Despite the fact that the car has only traveled a few feet, the combine in the distance has disappeared. See more » |
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