Black Eagle (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1988, Black Eagle is an action and drama film directed by Eric Karson, running about 93 minutes. “There are no armies. There is no glory. This fight is one on one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. One of the US Air Force's most modern tactical aircrafts, an F-100 with a new laser guidance system, crashes into the sea near Malta - a region where the Soviet forces are highly present, too. The CIA immediately sends out their best secret agent, Ken Tani, to salvage the system before it falls into enemy hands. To ensure his loyalty, they bring his two young sons to a nearby hotel on the island.
Who’s in it. Black Eagle stars Sho Kosugi as Ken Tani, Jean-Claude Van Damme as Andrei, Doran Clark as Patricia Parker and Bruce French as Father Joseph Bedelia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Black Eagle has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, IndieFlix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Eagle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Eagle 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 Eagle (1988)?
- In US, Black Eagle is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and IndieFlix, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Black Eagle worth watching?
- Black Eagle holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Eagle?
- Black Eagle stars Sho Kosugi, Jean-Claude Van Damme, Doran Clark, Bruce French and Vladimir Skomarovsky.
- When was Black Eagle released?
- Black Eagle was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.