Black Killer
Black Killer

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Black Killer

1990
Movie
126 min
English

Dandy (Nattakan Petchrapanna) He travelled from Japan for finding Jam, his grandpa. He took his fraud money document of his father's office with him. Dandy was chasing by a secret ninja, but there's an Interpol also chasing him. Dandy got a favor from Thanu (Bin Bunlurit), he got the order to kill Jam, but when he knew the truth, he had changed his mind. The turbulence happened when the secret document was grabbed by the pickpocket gang of Dam (Panna Rittikrai); Then the scramble happened.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Giancarlo FerranteGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A former special forces soldier, presumed dead, returns to the city to avenge the death of his partner and dismantle the criminal organization responsible. He uses his combat skills to systematically eliminate the mobsters one by one. As he gets closer to the head of the operation, he uncovers a deeper conspiracy that puts him in even greater danger.

Critical Reception

Black Killer received mixed to negative reviews, often criticized for its low budget and derivative plot. However, some viewers appreciated its straightforward action sequences and the performance of its lead. It is considered a lesser-known entry in the action genre of its time.

What Reviewers Say

  • Competent but unremarkable action sequences.

  • A predictable plot that borrows heavily from other films.

  • The lead actor provides a serviceable performance in a low-budget setting.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a film that is passable for fans of direct-to-video action but offers little in terms of originality or strong production values.

Fun Fact

Despite its title, the film does not feature any prominent African American characters in leading roles; the title is a stylistic choice common in certain action subgenres of the era.

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