The Hawk of Wild River
“FORTY-FIVE GUNNING...WILD WEST FUNNING!”
Synopsis
Steve Martin is sent to Wild River to recover stolen gold and finds the town is being terrorized by The Hawk and his outlaw gang. The Hawk attempts to murder Sheriff Jack Mahoney and is captured and jailed. Steve helps the Hawk break jail and thus makes contact with the bandit gang. He sends a bungling photographer, Smiley Burnette, to warn the sheriff that the gang plan to rob the express office.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 28, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred F. Sears
- Screenplay & Story
- Howard J. Green
- Original Title
- The Hawk of Wild River
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred F. Sears
Howard J. Green
Department Leadership Roster
Fred F. Sears
Director
Howard J. Green
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hawk of Wild River
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What is The Hawk of Wild River about?
Steve Martin is sent to Wild River to recover stolen gold and finds the town is being terrorized by The Hawk and his outlaw gang. The Hawk attempts to murder Sheriff Jack Mahoney and is captured and jailed. Steve helps the Hawk break jail and thus makes contact with the bandit gang. He sends a bungling photographer, Smiley Burnette, to warn the sheriff that the gang plan to rob the express office.
Who directed The Hawk of Wild River?
The Hawk of Wild River was directed by Fred F. Sears.
Who stars in The Hawk of Wild River?
The principal cast of The Hawk of Wild River includes Charles Starrett, Smiley Burnette, Jock Mahoney, Clayton Moore, Lane Chandler.
When was The Hawk of Wild River released and how long is it?
The Hawk of Wild River was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 53m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hawk of Wild River?
The Hawk of Wild River holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).