Cabbie and neophyte writer Michael Nouri is about to start up his meter for the fare of a lifetime in BLACK ICE. Before this cat-and-mouse game grows wearisome, it generates a fair amount of suspense.
After she botches a sexual blackmail scheme instigated by her corrupt superiors at the CIA, Vanessa (Joanna Pacula) runs for her life; hired to keep Congressman Eric Weaver (Arnie Olsen) in line, Vanessa is considered expendable when Weaver is accidentally killed after a post-coital argument.
Instantly smitten with Vanessa, cabbie Ben Shorr (Nouri) drives her to the airport and then makes a deal to drive her to Seattle. Meanwhile agent Quinn (Michael Ironside) purs...
Released:
1992
Rated:
R
Length:
90 mins