Black Fire (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1986, Black Fire is an action, crime and war film directed by Teddy Chiu, running about 85 minutes. “Romano Kristoff in yet another Rambo knock-off” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After suffering a concussion from a grenade blast in Vietnam, Sgt. Frank Johnson has been getting flashes of his childhood in which strangely he is a ninja. Because of this, he is given a codename: "Black Fire" by the US Army. He is sent to San Sebastian together with his buddy Sgt. Jim Anderson to work as U.S. military advisers. One night, Sgt. Johnson discovers Capt. Salcedo of the local corrupt army is trying to transport arms.
Who’s in it. Black Fire stars Jim Gaines as Jim Anderson, Romano Kristoff as Sgt. Frank Johnson, Tony Carreon as Luis Sanchez and Chantal Mansfield as Nancy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Black Fire has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Fire page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Fire 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 Black Fire (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Fire change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black Fire worth watching?
- Black Fire holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Fire?
- Black Fire stars Jim Gaines, Romano Kristoff, Tony Carreon, Chantal Mansfield and Ruel Vernal.
- When was Black Fire released?
- Black Fire was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.