Hawk the Slayer
“Beyond the edge of darkness there is a world of sword and sorcery.”
Synopsis
Hawk the Slayer, after seeing both his father and bride die at the hands of his malevolent brother, Voltan, sets out for revenge and the chance to live up to his title. Tooling himself up with the "mind-sword" and recruiting a motley band of warriors — a giant, a dwarf, a one-armed man with a machine-crossbow, and an elf with the fastest bow in the land — Hawk leads the battle against Voltan to free the land from the forces of evil and avenge his loved ones.
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Hawk the Slayer (1980) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-04
Top Cast
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Jack Palance
Voltan
John Terry
Hawk
Bernard Bresslaw
Gort, the Giant
Ray Charleson
Crow
Peter O'Farrell
Baldin
William Morgan Sheppard
Ranulf
Patricia Quinn
Sorceress
Cheryl Campbell
Sister Monica
Annette Crosbie
Abbess
Catriona MacColl
Eliane
Shane Briant
Drogo
Harry Andrews
High Abbot
Roy Kinnear
Innkeeper
Patrick Magee
Priest
Ferdy Mayne
Old Man
Graham Stark
Sparrow
Christopher Benjamin
Fitzwalter
Derrick O'Connor
Ralf
Release History & Theatrical Window
Paris Fantastic Film Festival (the exact day is not known)
Festival / Special Debut
December 21, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terry Marcel
- Screenplay & Story
- Terry Marcel, Harry Robertson
- Original Score
- Harry Robertson
- Original Title
- Hawk the Slayer
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- ITC Entertainment, Marcel/Robertson Productions Limited, Chips Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terry Marcel
Terry Marcel, Harry Robertson
Harry Robertson
Paul Beeson
Eric Boyd-Perkins
Bernard J. Kingham, Harry Robertson
Department Leadership Roster
Terry Marcel
Director
Terry Marcel
Screenplay
Harry Robertson
Screenplay
Harry Robertson
Producer
Harry Robertson
Original Music Composer
Paul Beeson
Director of Photography
Eric Boyd-Perkins
Editor
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hawk the Slayer
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What is Hawk the Slayer about?
Hawk the Slayer, after seeing both his father and bride die at the hands of his malevolent brother, Voltan, sets out for revenge and the chance to live up to his title. Tooling himself up with the "mind-sword" and recruiting a motley band of warriors — a giant, a dwarf, a one-armed man with a machine-crossbow, and an elf with the fastest bow in the land — Hawk leads the battle against Voltan to free the land from the forces of evil and avenge his loved ones.
Who directed Hawk the Slayer?
Hawk the Slayer was directed by Terry Marcel.
Who stars in Hawk the Slayer?
The principal cast of Hawk the Slayer includes Jack Palance, John Terry, Bernard Bresslaw, Ray Charleson, Peter O'Farrell.
When was Hawk the Slayer released and how long is it?
Hawk the Slayer was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Hawk the Slayer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hawk the Slayer was composed by Harry Robertson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hawk the Slayer?
Hawk the Slayer holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).