Silk (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1986, Silk is an action, drama and crime film directed by Cirio H. Santiago, running about 84 minutes. “When the heat's on no one's smoother than...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Silk, the toughest cop in Honolulu, busts small time smugglers only to reveal a larger syndicate smuggling Asian mobsters into the States by buying the identities of Hawaiian citizens.
Who’s in it. Silk stars Cec Verrell as Jenny 'Silk' Sleighton, Bill McLaughlin as Tom Stevens, Joe Mari Avellana as Yashi and Frederick Bailey as Brown, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Silk has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Silk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Silk 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 Silk (1986)?
- In US, Silk is available to stream on 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 Silk worth watching?
- Silk holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Silk?
- Silk stars Cec Verrell, Bill McLaughlin, Joe Mari Avellana, Frederick Bailey and Nick Nicholson.
- When was Silk released?
- Silk was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.