Once a Black Sheep (1992): cast, story & where to watch
1992 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1992, Once a Black Sheep is an action film directed by David Wu.
What it’s about. Dee (Carol Cheng) is a disheveled, hot-headed HK cop; Apple Yu (May Lo) is an urbane, designer-dressed inspector from the ICAC. Now, they're partners trying to bring down (still another) triad crime ring. To intimidate Apple, Dee dresses like a model, but finds that her partner has taken on a street-punk guise to intimidate her. They locate a priest who's a triad defector; and while Dee takes a nun's guise, her partner tries to pull off being a junkie in withdrawal.
Who’s in it. Once a Black Sheep stars Carol Cheng as Sgt Shek Kin / Dee, May Lo Mei-Wei as Insp. Apple Yu, Kenny Bee as Chiu Chi Lung and Tommy Wong Kwong-Leung as Shing Tsin Yan / Cripple Mo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Once a Black Sheep has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once a Black Sheep page.
If you liked it. Fans of Once a Black Sheep tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Once a Black Sheep (1992)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Once a Black Sheep change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Once a Black Sheep worth watching?
- Once a Black Sheep holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Once a Black Sheep?
- Once a Black Sheep stars Carol Cheng, May Lo Mei-Wei, Kenny Bee, Tommy Wong Kwong-Leung and Austin Wai Tin-Chi.
- When was Once a Black Sheep released?
- Once a Black Sheep was released in 1992.