Hawke
“The Rival. The Wife. The Lover. The Leader.”
Synopsis
The story of Bob Hawke - Australia's most loved Prime Minister as he faces his greatest challenge: a battle within his own party. As he fights for his life, we discover his incredible transformation from a hard-drinking womanising trade union leader into a visionary world leader. For a man who once sacrificed his family to his job, he must now rely solely on his friendships and allegiances to defeat his challenger and remain in power.
Top Cast
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Richard Roxburgh
Bob Hawke
Rachael Blake
Hazel Hawke
Felix Williamson
Paul Keating
Sacha Horler
Jean Sinclair
Asher Keddie
Blanche d'Alpuget
Patrick Brammall
Kim Beazley
Lliam Amor
Robert Ray
Simon Maiden
Graham Richardson
Greg Saunders
Gerry Hand
Terry Norris
Clem Hawke
Julia Blake
Ellie Hawke
Sara Gleeson
Jill Saunders
Josh Lawson
Grant Nihill
Mark Blackmore
Bill Kelty
Paul Gleeson
Bill Hayden
Ben Anderson
Warren Snowden
Matthew King
Peter Abeles
Tim Bell
Lionel Bowen
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Emma Freeman
- Screenplay & Story
- Glen Dolman
- Original Score
- Bryony Marks
- Original Title
- Hawke
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- The Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Emma Freeman
Glen Dolman
Bryony Marks
Graeme Wood
Rodrigo Balart
Richard Keddie, Rick Maier, David Parker
Department Leadership Roster
Emma Freeman
Director
Glen Dolman
Writer
Ben Morieson
Production Design
Graeme Wood
Director of Photography
Richard Keddie
Producer
Carrie Kennedy
Production Design
Rodrigo Balart
Editor
Bryony Marks
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hawke
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What is Hawke about?
The story of Bob Hawke - Australia's most loved Prime Minister as he faces his greatest challenge: a battle within his own party. As he fights for his life, we discover his incredible transformation from a hard-drinking womanising trade union leader into a visionary world leader. For a man who once sacrificed his family to his job, he must now rely solely on his friendships and allegiances to defeat his challenger and remain in power.
Who directed Hawke?
Hawke was directed by Emma Freeman.
Who stars in Hawke?
The principal cast of Hawke includes Richard Roxburgh, Rachael Blake, Felix Williamson, Sacha Horler, Asher Keddie.
When was Hawke released and how long is it?
Hawke was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Hawke?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hawke was composed by Bryony Marks.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hawke?
Hawke holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.).