Shadow of the Hawk
“An Extraordinary Adventure into the Unknown.”
Synopsis
After years of living in the city and working in a business world altogether apart from his roots, Mike, a westernized First Nations, is contacted by freelance reporter Maureen, who was enlisted by his grandfather, shaman Old Man Hawk, to track his grandson. When Mike assents to returning with Maureen, they find that the village is beset by the evil spirit of an ancient sorceress, Dsonoqua, animating beasts and objects and causing strange, deadly accidents. Only the heir of the tribe’s shaman can stand in the way of the evil and protect his people, but will Mike be able to harness his power in time?
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 14, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daryl Duke, George McCowan
- Screenplay & Story
- Herbert Wright, Norman Thaddeus Vane
- Original Score
- Robert McMullin
- Original Title
- Shadow of the Hawk
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Odeon Theatres, International Cinemedia Center, Rising Road, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daryl Duke, George McCowan
Herbert Wright, Norman Thaddeus Vane, Lynette Cahill, Peter Jensen
Robert McMullin
Reginald H. Morris, John Holbrook
O. Nicholas Brown
Henry Gellis, John Kemeny, Herbert Wright
Department Leadership Roster
Daryl Duke
Director
George McCowan
Director
Reginald H. Morris
Director of Photography
Robert McMullin
Original Music Composer
Herbert Wright
Screenplay
O. Nicholas Brown
Editor
John Kemeny
Producer
John Holbrook
Director of Photography
Herbert Wright
Producer
Norman Thaddeus Vane
Screenplay
Buddy Joe Hooker
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shadow of the Hawk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shadow of the Hawk about?
After years of living in the city and working in a business world altogether apart from his roots, Mike, a westernized First Nations, is contacted by freelance reporter Maureen, who was enlisted by his grandfather, shaman Old Man Hawk, to track his grandson. When Mike assents to returning with Maureen, they find that the village is beset by the evil spirit of an ancient sorceress, Dsonoqua, animating beasts and objects and causing strange, deadly accidents. Only the heir of the tribe’s shaman can stand in the way of the evil and protect his people, but will Mike be able to harness his power in time?
Who directed Shadow of the Hawk?
Shadow of the Hawk was directed by Daryl Duke, George McCowan.
Who stars in Shadow of the Hawk?
The principal cast of Shadow of the Hawk includes Jan-Michael Vincent, Marilyn Hassett, Chief Dan George, Pia Shandel, Marianne Jones.
When was Shadow of the Hawk released and how long is it?
Shadow of the Hawk was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Shadow of the Hawk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shadow of the Hawk was composed by Robert McMullin.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shadow of the Hawk?
Shadow of the Hawk holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).