Blackhawk
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Synopsis
Based on a successful comic book that began in 1941, the Blackhawks were seven flyers who banded together during WW II to fight the Nazis. After the war, they continued to fight evil where ever they find it. In this movie, they are battling a group of spies and saboteurs bent on destroying democracy. The Blackhawks foil a succession of plots, with a cliff hanger ending in each episode.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Blackhawk Fearless Champion of Freedom 15 chapter serial
Type: Featurette • Published 2022-04-18
Top Cast
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Kirk Alyn
Blackhawk
Carol Forman
Laska
John Crawford
Chuck
Michael Fox
Mr. Case
Don C. Harvey
Olaf
Rick Vallin
Stan / Boris
Larry Stewart
Andre
Weaver Levy
Chop Chop
Zon Murray
Bork
Nick Stuart
Cress
Marshall Reed
Aller
Pierce Lyden
Dyke
William Fawcett
Dr. Rolph [Chs. 4-7]
Rory Mallinson
Hodge [Chs. 11-14]
Frank Ellis
Hendrickson [Chs. 1-2, 4, 8-9]
Marshall Bradford
Malcolm Smith [Ch. 10]
Frank Gerstle
Dawson [Chs. 7-8]
Charles Horvath
Otto Helger [Chs. 12-13]
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 24, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spencer Gordon Bennet, Fred F. Sears
- Screenplay & Story
- George H. Plympton, Royal K. Cole, Sherman L. Lowe, Will Eisner
- Original Title
- Blackhawk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 4h 2m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spencer Gordon Bennet, Fred F. Sears
George H. Plympton, Royal K. Cole, Sherman L. Lowe, Will Eisner
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
George H. Plympton
Writer
Royal K. Cole
Writer
Sherman L. Lowe
Writer
Spencer Gordon Bennet
Director
Fred F. Sears
Director
Sam Katzman
Producer
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Blackhawk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Blackhawk about?
Based on a successful comic book that began in 1941, the Blackhawks were seven flyers who banded together during WW II to fight the Nazis. After the war, they continued to fight evil where ever they find it. In this movie, they are battling a group of spies and saboteurs bent on destroying democracy. The Blackhawks foil a succession of plots, with a cliff hanger ending in each episode.
Who directed Blackhawk?
Blackhawk was directed by Spencer Gordon Bennet, Fred F. Sears.
Who stars in Blackhawk?
The principal cast of Blackhawk includes Kirk Alyn, Carol Forman, John Crawford, Michael Fox, Don C. Harvey.
When was Blackhawk released and how long is it?
Blackhawk was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 4h 2m.
Is Blackhawk based on a book or true story?
Blackhawk is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Will Eisner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Blackhawk?
Blackhawk holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).