Black Dagger (2017)
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| Directed by | Rushdi Younan |
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| Distributed by | 50th Tarijabar |
Release date | July 5, 2017 |
Running time | 134 minutes |
| Country | Emmiria |
| Budget | ع 90 million |
| Box office | ع 1.79 billion |
Black Dagger is a 2017 Zamastanian-Emmirian superhero film directed and written by Rushdi Younan, and stars Lee Proverbs as the title character alongside Talaal Hana, Jannat Zia, and Mukhtaar el-Faris. With a worldwide gross of ع 1.79 billion (ℤ1.42 billion), it is the highest-grossing Emmirian film ever. A sequel, Black Dagger II, is scheduled for release in 2024.
Plot
Naasif Salama works as a mechanic in his father's auto repair shop in the slums of Hazarabad, fixing cars and dreaming of a life filled with excitement and adventure. One evening, while Naasif was closing up the shop, a mysterious package arrives. Inside, he finds a sleek black suit made of an otherworldly material, adorned with intricate silver patterns. A note accompanies it, simply reading, "For the Chosen One." Intrigued and with a sense of destiny, Naasif decides to put on the suit. The moment he dons the suit, Naasif feels a surge of energy coursing through his body. He is faster, stronger, and more agile than he has ever been. The suit seems to meld with his very being, enhancing his natural athleticism to superhuman levels. He can jump incredible distances, scale walls effortlessly, and move with the grace of a gymnast.
With his newfound abilities, Naasif adopts the identity of "Black Dagger," inspired by the enigmatic patterns on his suit and his uncanny agility. He knows he has to use his powers for good and protect Hazarabad from the rising tide of crime and corruption. As Black Dagger, Naasif patrols the city's dark alleys and high rooftops, thwarting muggings, rescuing hostages, and bringing justice to wrongdoers. His presence strikes fear into the hearts of criminals, earning him the respect of Hazarabad's citizens. However, as Black Dagger, Naasif faces challenges beyond just crime-fighting. He has to learn to control his newfound abilities and grapple with the responsibility of being a hero. With the help of his best friend, Mia, who becomes his confidante and tech-savvy ally, Naasif hones his skills and develops a series of high-tech gadgets to aid him in his mission.
As Black Dagger's popularity grows, so does the attention of Hazarabad's criminal underworld. A shadowy figure known as "The Steel Syndicate" emerges as his most formidable adversary. Led by the ruthless Isaam Steel, this criminal organization has its own arsenal of advanced technology. The inevitable showdown between Black Dagger and The Steel Syndicate looms, and Naasif knows he has to become more than just an athlete in a high-tech suit. He needs to embrace his role as a true hero, drawing on his inner strength and determination.
In a pulse-pounding climax, Black Dagger confronts The Steel Syndicate as their forces descend into the slums where Naasif's family lives. Steel, attempting to lure out Black Dagger, takes hundreds of people hostage, including Naasif's father Jameel. Naasif is forced to use his own ingenuity rather than the suit's abilities to outsmart Steel, and he manages to defeat Isaam and dismantle the criminal empire.
Hazarabad celebrates Black Dagger as its protector, and Naasif Ahmed has finally found the excitement and adventure he has always yearned for. He continues to watch over his city, ensuring that the darkness of crime will never prevail as long as Black Dagger is there to stand in its way.
Cast
- Lee Proverbs as Naasif Salama/Black Dagger
- Talaal Hana as Isaam Steel
- Jannat Zia as Mia
- Mukhtaar el-Faris as Jameel Salama