The Hawk
“Living With A Deadly Secret”
Synopsis
Housewife Annie Marsh suspects her husband might be The Hawk, a brutal serial killer. Complicating matters is the fact that she once was incarcerated in a psychiatric hospital. When she discovers she does not have the happy marriage she always believed and begins to piece together the times and dates of her husband's frequent absences, her fears begin to take hold, and her sanity deteriorates.
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THE HAWK (1993) trailer Helen Mirren
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Top Cast
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Helen Mirren
Annie Marsh
George Costigan
Stephen Marsh
Owen Teale
Ken Marsh
Rosemary Leach
Mrs Marsh
Melanie Hill
Norma
Clive Russell
Chief Inspector Daybury
David Harewood
Sergeant Streete
Pooky Quesnel
WPC Clarke
John Duttine
John
Caroline Paterson
Jan
Jayne Charlton McKensie
Eileen (as Jayne Mackenzie)
Nadim Sawalha
Bahnu
Helen Ryan
Mrs Crowther
Christopher Madin
Matthew Marsh
Marie Hamer
Jackie Marsh
Tommy Flanagan
Harry (as Sean Flanagan)
Daryl Webster
Woman Driver
Rachel Moores
Susan
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 10, 1993
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Hayman
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Ransley
- Original Score
- Nick Bicât
- Original Title
- The Hawk
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Hayman
Peter Ransley
Nick Bicât
Andrew Dunn
Justin Krish
Eric Fellner, Joanna Gueritz, Eileen Quinn, Mark Shivas, Kent Walwin
Department Leadership Roster
David Hayman
Director
Peter Ransley
Screenplay
Eileen Quinn
Producer
Ann Wingate
Producer
Nick Bicât
Original Music Composer
Andrew Dunn
Director of Photography
Justin Krish
Editor
David Myerscough-Jones
Production Design
Pam Tait
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hawk
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What is The Hawk about?
Housewife Annie Marsh suspects her husband might be The Hawk, a brutal serial killer. Complicating matters is the fact that she once was incarcerated in a psychiatric hospital. When she discovers she does not have the happy marriage she always believed and begins to piece together the times and dates of her husband's frequent absences, her fears begin to take hold, and her sanity deteriorates.
Who directed The Hawk?
The Hawk was directed by David Hayman.
Who stars in The Hawk?
The principal cast of The Hawk includes Helen Mirren, George Costigan, Owen Teale, Rosemary Leach, Melanie Hill.
When was The Hawk released and how long is it?
The Hawk was released in 1993 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hawk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hawk was composed by Nick Bicât.
Is The Hawk based on a book or true story?
The Hawk is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Peter Ransley".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hawk?
The Hawk holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).