Black Mask
1996, Cantonese. Directed by Daniel Lee.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 304 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Daniel LeeDirector
- Jet LiTsui Chik / Black Mask
- Lau Ching-wanInspector 'Rock' Shek Wai-Ho
- Karen Mok Man-waiTracy Lee
- Françoise YipYeuk Laan
- Patrick Lung KongCommander Hung Guk
- Anthony Wong Chau-sangKing Kau
- Xiong XinxinJimmy
- Henry Fong PingRicky Tai
- Sze Mei-YeeChief of Library
- Roy Szeto Wai-cheukSzeto
- Chan Suk-YeeLibrarian
- Chung King-FaiPolice Commissioner
Details
- Released
- 7 November 1996
- Original title
- 黑俠
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Koan Hui, Tsui Hark, Teddy Chen
- Budget
- $8M
- Box office
- $60M
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Black Mask: quick answers
What comes after Black Mask?
Next in the series: Black Mask 2: City of Masks (2002).
Is Black Mask worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 304 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Black Mask?
Black Mask runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Black Mask have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Black Mask. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Black Mask parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Black Mask is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Black Mask on?
Black Mask isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 November 1996. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Black Mask?
If you liked Black Mask, try The Debt Collector, Batman: Year One, Super.
Who directed Black Mask?
Black Mask (1996) was directed by Daniel Lee and stars Jet Li, Lau Ching-wan, Karen Mok Man-wai.