Black Coal, Thin Ice (2014): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Black Coal, Thin Ice is a 2014 mystery thriller directed by Diao Yi-nan, starring Wang Xuebing as Liang Zhijun, Liao Fan and Gwei Lun-Mei. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $16.8 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 46m (106 min)
- Director
- Diao Yi-nan
- Original language
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Chinese - Studio
- Omnijoi Media
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Black Coal, Thin Ice About?
The premise of Black Coal, Thin Ice without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two former cops start investigating the series of murders that tanked their careers when the killings begin again.
Black Coal, Thin Ice Cast & Characters
Wang Xuebing leads the cast as Liang Zhijun, with Liao Fan as Zhang Zili and Gwei Lun-Mei as Wu Zhizhen. Directed by Diao Yi-nan; 6 actors are credited in all.
- Director Diao Yi-nan
- Wang Xuebing as Liang Zhijun
- Liao Fan as Zhang Zili
- Gwei Lun-Mei as Wu Zhizhen
- Wang Jingchun as Rong Rong
Also Starring in Black Coal, Thin Ice
· 2 more- Yu Ailei Captain Wang
- Ni Jingyang Su Lijuan
More from Diao Yi-nan
More films directed by Diao Yi-nan, best-rated first: The Wild Goose Lake, Night Train and Uniform.
Black Coal, Thin Ice Plot Summary
What happens in Black Coal, Thin Ice from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1999, dismembered body parts are found scattered across coal factories in Heilongjiang Province, and the victim is identified as Liang Zhijun from an ID card recovered at one crime scene. Recently divorced detective Zhang Zili is assigned to unravel the case, tracing leads to Liu Fayin, a coal truck driver. The ensuing pursuit leads the police to a beauty salon where the operation spirals out of control: several officers and suspects die, and Zhang himself is shot, effectively stalling the investigation.
Full summary
The whole story of Black Coal, Thin Ice, scene by scene
Black Coal, Thin Ice Box Office
Black Coal, Thin Ice grossed $16.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$16.8M
- International
- $16.8M
How Well Do You Know Black Coal, Thin Ice?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the detective who investigates the first murders?
Black Coal, Thin Ice Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Bai ri yan huo” and “Feuerwerk am helllichten Tage”.
- Also known as
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- Bai ri yan huo
- Feuerwerk am helllichten Tage
- Black Coal Thin Ice
- Черный уголь, тонкий лед
- Fekete szén, vékony jég
- Fuochi d'artificio in pieno giorno
- Czarny węgiel, kruchy lód
- Černé uhlí, tenký led
- İnce Buz
- Kara Kömür
- Carvão Negro
- Gelo Fino
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- 백일염화
- Черен въглен, тънък лед
- Μαύρος άνθρακας σε λεπτό πάγο
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Black Coal, Thin Ice FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Black Coal, Thin Ice, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Black Coal, Thin Ice?
Black Coal, Thin Ice runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
When was Black Coal, Thin Ice released?
Black Coal, Thin Ice was released on February 12, 2014.
Who directed Black Coal, Thin Ice?
Black Coal, Thin Ice was directed by Diao Yi-nan.
More films by Diao Yi-nan Who is in the cast of Black Coal, Thin Ice?
Black Coal, Thin Ice stars Wang Xuebing as Liang Zhijun, Liao Fan as Zhang Zili and Gwei Lun-Mei as Wu Zhizhen, among 6 credited actors.
How much did Black Coal, Thin Ice make at the box office?
Black Coal, Thin Ice grossed $16.8 million worldwide.
Does Black Coal, Thin Ice have a post-credit scene?
No. Black Coal, Thin Ice has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Black Coal, Thin Ice in?
The original language of Black Coal, Thin Ice is Chinese.
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