Black Mask (film – 1996) Film Score

Black Mask (Chinese: 黑俠) is a 1996 Hong Kong action film starring Jet Li, Lau Ching-wan, Karen Mok and Anthony Wong. It was directed by Daniel Lee and produced by Tsui Hark and his production company Film Workshop. In 1999, the film was English-dubbed and released in the US by Artisan Entertainment.

The film is an adaptation of the 1992 manhua Black Mask by Li Chi-Tak. In 2002, it was followed by a sequel, Black Mask 2: City of Masks.

In homage to The Green Hornet, Black Mask wears a domino mask and chauffeur’s cap in the same style as Kato from the series. The Black Mask is even compared to Kato in a news reporter scene.