The Hunting of the Hawk
Synopsis
On a voyage from Europe to the U.S., Desselway meets and falls in love with Diana Curran. Diana has a dark past, however -- she is married to Wrenshaw, a criminal known as "the Hawk." Diana got involved with Wrenshaw because she thought he was honest, and he keeps her under his thumb by making her believe she killed a man.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 22, 1917
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Fitzmaurice
- Screenplay & Story
- George B. Seitz
- Original Title
- The Hunting of the Hawk
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Astra Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Fitzmaurice
George B. Seitz
Department Leadership Roster
George B. Seitz
Writer
George Fitzmaurice
Director
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 Hunting of the Hawk
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What is The Hunting of the Hawk about?
On a voyage from Europe to the U.S., Desselway meets and falls in love with Diana Curran. Diana has a dark past, however -- she is married to Wrenshaw, a criminal known as "the Hawk." Diana got involved with Wrenshaw because she thought he was honest, and he keeps her under his thumb by making her believe she killed a man.
Who directed The Hunting of the Hawk?
The Hunting of the Hawk was directed by George Fitzmaurice.
Who stars in The Hunting of the Hawk?
The principal cast of The Hunting of the Hawk includes William Courtenay, Marguerite Snow, Robert Clugston.
When was The Hunting of the Hawk released and how long is it?
The Hunting of the Hawk was released in 1917 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hunting of the Hawk?
The Hunting of the Hawk holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).