Wings of the Hawk
“Out of the thunder and plunder of a nation's most dangerous days comes its most thrilling adventure!”
Synopsis
Gringo miner Gallager is caught up in the Mexican revolution of 1910-11 when corrupt administrator Ruiz appropriates his mine. Gallager saves the life of guerilla leader Raquel, then finds there's a price on his head; he becomes romantically involved with her in the course of a series of rescues and ambushes, leading up to Orozco's march on Ciudad Juarez.
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WINGS OF THE HAWK - The First 1.85:1 Widescreen Feature - HD Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-04-26
Top Cast
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Van Heflin
Irish Gallager
Julie Adams
Raquel (as Julia Adams)
Abbe Lane
Elena
George Dolenz
Colonel Ruiz
Noah Beery Jr.
Orozco (as Noah Beery)
Rodolfo Acosta
Arturo
Antonio Moreno
Father Perez
Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez
Tomas
Paul Fierro
Carlos
Mario Siletti
Marco
Rico Alaniz
Captain Gomez
Joe Dominguez
Clem Fuller
Ruben Padilla
Charles Soldani
Lyle Talbot
Rosa Turich
Henry Wills
Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
August 26, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Budd Boetticher
- Screenplay & Story
- James E. Moser
- Original Score
- Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- Wings of the Hawk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Budd Boetticher
James E. Moser, Gerald Drayson Adams, Kay Lenard
Frank Skinner
Clifford Stine
Russell F. Schoengarth
Aaron Rosenberg
Department Leadership Roster
Budd Boetticher
Director
Clifford Stine
Director of Photography
Russell F. Schoengarth
Editor
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
Aaron Rosenberg
Producer
James E. Moser
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wings of the Hawk
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What is Wings of the Hawk about?
Gringo miner Gallager is caught up in the Mexican revolution of 1910-11 when corrupt administrator Ruiz appropriates his mine. Gallager saves the life of guerilla leader Raquel, then finds there's a price on his head; he becomes romantically involved with her in the course of a series of rescues and ambushes, leading up to Orozco's march on Ciudad Juarez.
Who directed Wings of the Hawk?
Wings of the Hawk was directed by Budd Boetticher.
Who stars in Wings of the Hawk?
The principal cast of Wings of the Hawk includes Van Heflin, Julie Adams, Abbe Lane, George Dolenz, Noah Beery Jr..
When was Wings of the Hawk released and how long is it?
Wings of the Hawk was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Wings of the Hawk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wings of the Hawk was composed by Frank Skinner.
Is Wings of the Hawk based on a book or true story?
Wings of the Hawk is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gerald Drayson Adams".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wings of the Hawk?
Wings of the Hawk holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).