Black Sash (TV series)
Encyclopedia
Black Sash is an American
action adventure drama television series starring Russell Wong
. It ran from March 30, 2003, to June 1, 2003. Including pilots, a total of eight episodes were made, however only six episodes were aired on The WB
.
. Having lost his career, wife and the right to see his daughter, he returns home to San Francisco to try to restore his former life. In San Francisco, Tom's mentor, Master Li (Mako
), gives Tom his Chinese martial arts
school to run and somewhere to live in a building on the wharf.
Students at the school included Tory Stratton played by Missy Peregrym
, Trip Brady played by Corey Sevier
, Bryan Lanier played by Ray J
, Allie Bennett played by Sarah Carter
, and Nick Reed played by Drew Fuller
. Tom trains his students in "the art of 8 palm changes" Baguazhang
The series revolved around Tom's relationship with his daughter and wife, who has since re-married, and on his role as a mentor to the students who attend his martial arts school. The series also focused on the romantic relationships of its characters.
song "Breathe".
United States
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action adventure drama television series starring Russell Wong
Russell Wong
Russell Girard Wong is an American actor and photographer, as well as the brother of actor/model Michael Wong.-Biography:...
. It ran from March 30, 2003, to June 1, 2003. Including pilots, a total of eight episodes were made, however only six episodes were aired on The WB
The WB Television Network
The WB Television Network is a former television network in the United States that was launched on January 11, 1995 as a joint venture between Warner Bros. and Tribune Broadcasting. On January 24, 2006, CBS Corporation and Warner Bros...
.
Plot
Russell Wong plays Tom Chang, an undercover narcotics cop, who is framed for smuggling heroin and spends five years incarcerated in a Hong Kong prisonPrison
A prison is a place in which people are physically confined and, usually, deprived of a range of personal freedoms. Imprisonment or incarceration is a legal penalty that may be imposed by the state for the commission of a crime...
. Having lost his career, wife and the right to see his daughter, he returns home to San Francisco to try to restore his former life. In San Francisco, Tom's mentor, Master Li (Mako
Mako (actor)
, born , was an Oscar- and Tony-nominated Japanese actor. Many of his acting roles credited him simply as Mako, omitting his surname. -Early life:...
), gives Tom his Chinese martial arts
Chinese martial arts
Chinese martial arts, also referred to by the Mandarin Chinese term wushu and popularly as kung fu , are a number of fighting styles that have developed over the centuries in China. These fighting styles are often classified according to common traits, identified as "families" , "sects" or...
school to run and somewhere to live in a building on the wharf.
Students at the school included Tory Stratton played by Missy Peregrym
Missy Peregrym
Melissa "Missy" Peregrym is a Canadian actress and former fashion model. She made her feature film debut in the 2006 gymnastics comedy drama Stick It. She played a recurring role as Candice Wilmer on the NBC television series Heroes, and starred in the CW television series Reaper...
, Trip Brady played by Corey Sevier
Corey Sevier
Corey Daniel Sevier is a Canadian actor. He is perhaps best known for his role on the Fox television series North Shore as Gabriel McKay or as Timmy Cabot on the television series Lassie from the late 1990s.-Life and career:...
, Bryan Lanier played by Ray J
Ray J
William Ray Norwood Jr. , better known by his stage name Ray J, is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and actor.-Early life:...
, Allie Bennett played by Sarah Carter
Sarah Carter
Sarah Carter is a Canadian actress, best known for her role in the TNT drama Falling Skies.-Biography:Carter was born in Toronto, Canada and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba. She attended Balmoral Hall School where she was a dedicated dancer and took part in various school plays including ‘’The Wizard...
, and Nick Reed played by Drew Fuller
Drew Fuller
Drew Fuller is an American actor and former male model. He is best known for his portrayal of Chris Halliwell in the television series Charmed and for playing soldier Trevor LeBlanc on Lifetime's Army Wives.-Early life:Fuller was born in Atherton, California and grew up in Newport Beach; he has a...
. Tom trains his students in "the art of 8 palm changes" Baguazhang
Baguazhang
Bāguàzhǎng is one of the three main Chinese martial arts of the Wudang school, the other two being Taijiquan and Xingyiquan. It is more broadly grouped as an internal practice...
The series revolved around Tom's relationship with his daughter and wife, who has since re-married, and on his role as a mentor to the students who attend his martial arts school. The series also focused on the romantic relationships of its characters.
Production
Although Black Sash was set in San Francisco, it was filmed in Vancouver, British Columbia. The theme song for the show is the GreenwheelGreenwheel
Greenwheel is an American alternative rock band formed by friends Ryan Jordan, Brandon Armstrong, Andrew Dwiggins, Douglas Randall, and Marc Wanninger in November 1998. The band was formed in St. Charles, Missouri in a local record shop. This group of high school bandmates were originally called...
song "Breathe".