Black Ice (1992 film) explained

Black Ice
Producer:Robert Vince
Vonnie von Helmolt
Director:Neill Fearnley
Music:Amin Bhatia
Cinematography:David Geddes
Editing:Allan Lee
Studio:Saban Entertainment
Prism Pictures
Entertainment Securities
Distributor:Turner Home Entertainment (U.S.)
Runtime:95 minutes
Country:Canada
United States
Language:English

Black Ice (UK title A Passion for Murder) is a 1992 Canadian–American thriller film directed by Neill Fearnley and starring Joanna Pacuła, Michael Ironside, Michael Nouri, Mickey Jones, Brent Neale, Harry Nelken, Arne Olsen, Gene Pyrz, Thom Schioler and Rick Skene. The film was shot on location in Winnipeg.

Plot

Vanessa, a beautiful young lady has been having an affair with Eric, a married, high-ranking politician. She finds herself in deep trouble when Eric suddenly dies after an argument erupts between them and she is forced to go on the run, which means that her affair with Eric was part of her work for a Government agency. Trouble really begins when her boss deserts her, and her only ally is the taxi driver taking her to safety.[1]

Production

The film's was shot in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, under the working title of The Fare.[2] Principal photography began on November 22, 1991, and concluded on December 12.[3] During production, the budget was estimated at around CAD$1.2 million.[2]

Release

The film was released on home video in the U.S. on December 2, 1992, by Prism Entertainment through Turner Home Entertainment.[3]

Notes and References

  1. [Gibraltar Chronicle]
  2. News: King . Randall . November 29, 1991 . Sinister Specialist . The Winnipeg Sun . 25 .
  3. Web site: Miscellaneous Notes: Black Ice . . tcm.com . Turner Classic Movies . March 14, 2024.