A maverick cop, a relentless biker gang, and 1980s action at its grittiest.
BLACK COBRA
When a beautiful photographer witnesses a murder committed by the leader of a vicious motorcycle gang, it's up to Malone to protect her. The gang throws everything they've got at Malone to eliminate the eyewitness, but Malone is tough-as-nails.
Fred Williamson plus Italian exploitation—sometimes, formula is a feature, not a bug.
Fred Williamson brings his signature tough-guy energy as Detective Malone, mowing down baddies and outmaneuvering a gang of psychopathic bikers. With a fashion photographer in peril and action sequences involving shootouts, car chases, and a maverick cop who plays by his own rules, this is pure 1980s exploitation gold.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Black Cobra is a 1987 Italian action, crime, and thriller film directed by Stelvio Massi about a tough cop protecting a female photographer from a violent biker gang.
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Synopsis
Early in "Black Cobra," Detective Robert Malone establishes himself as a maverick, uncompromising policeman when he guns down several criminals during a hostage standoff. Next, he finds himself protecting a female photographer who has witnessed a murder. She is sought by a moronic gang of motorcyclists who have been murdering and raping at will. Malone finds them, confronts them, and takes care of (police) business.
Why Cult
See Fred Williamson as Detective Robert Malone, a maverick cop who takes on a murderous biker gang solo.
A vicious motorcycle gang leaves chaos in their wake, giving Malone nonstop trouble and the film its pulpy edge.
Tagged as blaxploitation, the film delivers genre staples with an Italian twist and plenty of attitude.
Packed with shootouts, car chases, nudity, and gritty 1980s style, it's a no-holds-barred genre ride.
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Questions from the Vault
What is Black Cobra about? +
Black Cobra follows Detective Robert Malone as he protects a female photographer from a violent biker gang after she witnesses a murder.
When was Black Cobra released? +
Black Cobra was released in 1987.
Who directed Black Cobra? +
Stelvio Massi directed Black Cobra.
How long is Black Cobra? +
Black Cobra has a runtime of 85 minutes.
What genre is Black Cobra? +
Black Cobra is an action, crime, and thriller film.
Where can I watch Black Cobra? +
You can watch Black Cobra on SassyFlix.
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