Black Fire
“Sgt. Frank Johnson is a man without a past. Now they want to take away his future. Death and destruction is his only way out.”
Synopsis
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.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1986
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Teddy Page
- Screenplay & Story
- Jim Gaines, Teddy Page
- Original Title
- Black Fire
- Country of Origin
- Philippines
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Silver Star Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Teddy Page
Jim Gaines, Teddy Page
Vic Anao, Arthur Moore
Edgar Vincent
K.Y. Lim
Department Leadership Roster
Teddy Page
Director
Edgar Vincent
Editor
Vic Anao
Director of Photography
Vic Davis
Production Design
Jim Gaines
Screenplay
Teddy Page
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Black Fire
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Black Fire 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 directed Black Fire?
Black Fire was directed by Teddy Page.
Who stars in Black Fire?
The principal cast of Black Fire includes Romano Kristoff, Jim Gaines, Tony Carreon, Chantal Mansfield, Ruel Vernal.
When was Black Fire released and how long is it?
Black Fire was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Black Fire?
Black Fire holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).