Eric Karson, born in the 1950s, is a multifaceted talent in the realm of cult cinema, known for his work as both an actor and director. He helmed the martial arts thriller The Octagon (1980) and the action-packed Opposing Force (1986), showcasing his ability to craft engaging narratives. In addition to his directorial ventures, Karson appears as a key character in Black Eagle (1988), where he contributes to the film's blend of espionage and action. His diverse roles in these films reflect a commitment to the genre and a unique vision that resonates within the cult film community.
Black Eagle
Ken Tani (Shō Kosugi), a martial artist and special operative for the American government codenamed "Black Eagle", is summoned by his superiors after an F-111 carrying an experimental black ops laser tracking device was shot down over Malta by Russian forces. A group of elite KGB agents led by Colonel Vladimir Klimenko and his brutal and enigmatic right-hand man Andrei (Jean-Claude van Damme) have been dispatched to Malta to retrieve the device for their own ends. Tani, alongside CIA agent Patricia Parker (Doran Clark) and his sons Brian (Kane Kosugi) and Denny (Shane Kosugi) travel to Malta to find the device before Andrei does, leading to an eventual face-to-face encounter.
