Honolulu’s toughest cop rips through mobsters and crooked colleagues in this 'girls with guns' action ride.
SILK
When the heat's on no one's smoother than...
A Honolulu policewoman ties a colleague to drug-related slayings and a recycled-ID racket.
Quick Answer
Silk is a 1986 action crime drama directed by Cirio H. Santiago about a tough Honolulu policewoman who uncovers a syndicate smuggling Asian mobsters into the U.S. by buying Hawaiian citizens' identities.
Programmer's Pick
If your cinematic diet needs a shot of tactical gym sessions and police station intrigue, Silk delivers with a punch—literally. Cec Verrell’s no-nonsense cop routine, paired with Cirio H. Santiago’s penchant for slow-burn shootouts and criminal mayhem, ensures this girls-with-guns opus makes Hawaii look less like a vacation and more like a war zone.
— SassyFlix Programmer
Overview
Why This Matters
Directed by prolific B-movie filmmaker Cirio H. Santiago and produced by Roger Corman, this American-Philippine action film is notable for spawning a sequel and for Cec Verrell's lead performance as a tough female cop, set against a backdrop of international crime in Hawaii.
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Why Cult
Silk features a tough female police officer as the protagonist, showcasing dynamic, genre-defining action scenes.
The crime plot uniquely centers around Honolulu’s seedy underbelly, mixing local intrigue with international mobster smuggling.
Expect betrayals and inside jobs, as Silk uncovers not only criminal syndicates but law enforcement on the take.
From action-packed shootouts to gym-set showdowns and a healthy dose of pyrotechnics, Silk supplies the essentials.
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Threat File
Small-time smuggler bust
Syndicate smuggling Asian mobsters
Drug slayings, corrupt police, identity theft
Honolulu, Hawaii
Questions from the Vault
Who directed Silk? +
Silk was directed by Cirio H. Santiago.
How long is Silk? +
Silk has a runtime of 84 minutes.
What genre is Silk? +
Silk is an action, crime, and drama film.
Where can I watch Silk? +
You can watch Silk on SassyFlix.
