Black Ice (1992 film)

Black Ice (UK title A Passion for Murder) is a 1992 Canadian–American thriller film directed by Neill Fearnley and starring Joanna Pacuła, Michael Ironside, Michael Nouri, Mickey Jones, Brent Neale, Harry Nelken, Arne Olsen, Gene Pyrz, Thom Schioler and Rick Skene. The film was shot on location in Winnipeg.

Plot
Vanessa, a beautiful young lady has been having an affair with Eric, a married, high-ranking politician. She finds herself in deep trouble when Eric suddenly dies after an argument erupts between them and she is forced to go on the run, which means that her affair with Eric was part of her work for a Government agency. Trouble really begins when her boss deserts her, and her only ally is the taxi driver taking her to safety.

Production
The film's was shot in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, under the working title of The Fare. Principal photography began on November 22, 1991, and concluded on December 12. During production, the budget was estimated at around CAD$1.2 million.

Release
The film was released on home video in the U.S. on December 2, 1992, by Prism Entertainment through Turner Home Entertainment.