Silk 1986
"When the heat's on no one's smoother than..."
Silk (1986), helmed by action specialist Cirio H. Santiago, plunges viewers into the neon-soaked streets of Honolulu where tough-as-nails cop Silk uncovers a sinister web of identity fraud and organized crime.
Director: Cirio H. Santiago
Cast
Cec Verrell
Jenny 'Silk' Sleighton
Bill McLaughlin
Tom Stevens
Joe Mari Avellana
Yashi
Frederick Bailey
Brown
Nick Nicholson
Tyler
Berto Spoor
Musgrave
Najid Jadali
Knox
Sam Lombardo
Hospital Attendant
Bill Kipp
Officer
Steve Rogers
Officer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Silk (1986) about?
Silk is a no-nonsense Honolulu cop who starts by busting minor smugglers, only to uncover a sprawling criminal network exploiting stolen identities to smuggle Asian mobsters into the U.S. The deeper he digs, the more the case pulls him into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with forces far bigger than he bargained for.
Who directed Silk?
Silk was directed by Cirio H. Santiago, best known for his work in action and crime cinema.
Who stars in Silk?
The film features Cec Verrell in the lead role, joined by Bill McLaughlin, Joe Mari Avellana, and Nick Nicholson as key players in its crime-infused narrative.
Is Silk (1986) worth watching?
As a 1980s action-crime hybrid, Silk delivers a solid mix of gritty drama, tight pacing, and local color set against Honolulu's striking backdrop. While it may not be a cinematic masterpiece, fans of pulpy, straightforward crime thrillers will find plenty to enjoy in its straightforward storytelling and energetic set pieces.
How long is Silk?
The runtime for Silk is 84 minutes.
About Silk (1986) — Action Crime Drama Set in Honolulu's Underworld
Silk (1986), helmed by action specialist Cirio H. Santiago, plunges viewers into the neon-soaked streets of Honolulu where tough-as-nails cop Silk uncovers a sinister web of identity fraud and organized crime. When small-time smuggling rings lead to a shadowy syndicate trafficking Asian mobsters through stolen Hawaiian identities, Silk must navigate a gritty underworld where trust is a currency and every bust reveals deeper layers of deception. With its mix of crime drama and high-stakes action, Santiago crafts a tense, pulsing atmosphere that blends hard-hitting confrontations with the sun-drenched allure of Hawaii.
The film pairs Cec Verrell as the relentless Silk against a cast of hardened criminals and corrupt figures, delivering a story that questions the cost of justice in a city where no one is who they seem. Action fans will appreciate the non-stop momentum, while crime drama enthusiasts will savor the moral ambiguity and twists lurking beneath the surface. Silk (1986) is more than just a police procedural—it's a snapshot of a city caught between paradise and peril.
