The Black Cobra (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4.7
Released in 1987, The Black Cobra is an action and crime film directed by Stelvio Massi, running about 85 minutes. “There's muscle in his venom and fire in his heart!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A lone cop struggles to protect a female photographer from a gang of psychopathic bikers. Early in "Black Cobra," Detective Robert Malone establishes himself as a maverick, uncompromising policeman when he guns down several criminals during a hostage standoff. Next, he finds himself protecting a female photographer who has witnessed a murder. She is sought by a moronic gang of motorcyclists who have been murdering and raping at will. Malone finds them, confronts them, and takes care of (police) business.
Who’s in it. The Black Cobra stars Fred Williamson as Detective Robert Malone, Eva Grimaldi as Elys Trumbo, Bruno Bilotta as Bandit Leader and Maurice Poli as Chief Max Walker, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.7/10, The Black Cobra has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Black Cobra page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Black Cobra 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 The Black Cobra (1987)?
- In US, The Black Cobra is available to stream on Philo and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Black Cobra worth watching?
- The Black Cobra holds an audience score of 4.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Black Cobra?
- The Black Cobra stars Fred Williamson, Eva Grimaldi, Bruno Bilotta, Maurice Poli and Vassili Karis.
- When was The Black Cobra released?
- The Black Cobra was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.