Black Hornet (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 4.6
Released in 1977, Black Hornet is an action film directed by Kao Pao-shu, running about 90 minutes. “Don't Let His Stinger Get You In A Ringer!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. To free his girlfriend from her contract with a greedy madam, Shang Li (Don Wong) teams up with a cold-blooded thief called the Sparrow (Chiang-lung Wen) to hijack a large shipment of silver. But when the heist suddenly goes bad, Shang Li finds himself with blood on his hands and a price on his head. Martial arts superstars Angela Mao and Lieh Lo also star in this kung fu classic from writer-director Pao-Shu Kao.
Who’s in it. Black Hornet stars Angela Mao Ying as Bandit Queen, Don Wong Tao as Shang Li (as Wang Tao), Lo Lieh as Pao Cheng-fang and Chiang-Lung Wen as The Sparrow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.6/10, Black Hornet has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Hornet page.
If you liked it. Fans of Black Hornet 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 Hornet (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Black Hornet change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Black Hornet worth watching?
- Black Hornet holds an audience score of 4.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Black Hornet?
- Black Hornet stars Angela Mao Ying, Don Wong Tao, Lo Lieh, Chiang-Lung Wen and Sit Fong.
- When was Black Hornet released?
- Black Hornet was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.