Hawks
“They soared above the ordinary.”
Synopsis
Two terminally ill patients in a hospital yearn for relief from their predicament. With little or no friends, they form an uneasy alliance and plot an escape for one last wild time.
Top Cast
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Timothy Dalton
Bancroft
Anthony Edwards
Deckermensky
Janet McTeer
Hazel
Camille Coduri
Maureen
Julie T. Wallace
Ward Sister
Connie Booth
Nurse Javis
Sheila Hancock
Regina
Robert Lang
Walter Bancroft
Jill Bennett
Vivian Bancroft
Caroline Langrishe
Carol
Geoffrey Palmer
SAAB Salesman
Benjamin Whitrow
Mr Granger
Anthony O'Donnell
Motel Nightman
Bruce Boa
Byron Deckermensky
Pat Starr
Millie Deckermansky
Scott Chisholm
Disco Bouncer
Roger Sloman
Car Park Attendant
Saul Jephcott
Hospital Porter
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 10, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Ellis Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Roy Clarke
- Original Score
- John Cameron
- Original Title
- Hawks
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Producers Representative Organization
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Ellis Miller
Roy Clarke, Barry Gibb, David English
John Cameron
Douglas Milsome
Malcolm Cooke
Steve Lanning, Morrie Eisenman, Keith Cavele, Richard Becker
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Ellis Miller
Director
Malcolm Cooke
Editor
John Cameron
Original Music Composer
Steve Lanning
Producer
Keith Cavele
Producer
Roy Clarke
Screenplay
Douglas Milsome
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hawks
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hawks about?
Two terminally ill patients in a hospital yearn for relief from their predicament. With little or no friends, they form an uneasy alliance and plot an escape for one last wild time.
Who directed Hawks?
Hawks was directed by Robert Ellis Miller.
Who stars in Hawks?
The principal cast of Hawks includes Timothy Dalton, Anthony Edwards, Janet McTeer, Camille Coduri, Julie T. Wallace.
When was Hawks released and how long is it?
Hawks was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Hawks?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hawks was composed by John Cameron.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hawks?
Hawks holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).