Hawken's Breed
“The gun that changed the world. The man who owned the gun.”
Synopsis
Hawken is a rugged drifter and loner who meets and comes to rescue a young Shawnee woman, named Spirit in 1840s Tennessee, whom he leaves after saving her from a rouge group of Shawnee Indians. After taking up residence with an old fur trapper and old friend named Jeb Kline, Hawken later meets Spirit again whom runs away from a local fur trader named Tackett, whom she is sold to. Soon, Hawken is up against Tackett and a posse of hired killers, as well as a greedy and racist land owner, named Hickman, who's long abused son Noel whom narrates the entire story, comes to his and Spirit's aid to help them survive.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 8, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Charles B. Pierce
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles B. Pierce
- Original Score
- Maurizio De Angelis, Guido De Angelis
- Original Title
- Hawken's Breed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- MLG
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Charles B. Pierce
Charles B. Pierce
Maurizio De Angelis, Guido De Angelis
Charles B. Pierce
Department Leadership Roster
Charles B. Pierce
Director
Charles B. Pierce
Writer
Maurizio De Angelis
Original Music Composer
Guido De Angelis
Original Music Composer
Charles B. Pierce
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hawken's Breed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hawken's Breed about?
Hawken is a rugged drifter and loner who meets and comes to rescue a young Shawnee woman, named Spirit in 1840s Tennessee, whom he leaves after saving her from a rouge group of Shawnee Indians. After taking up residence with an old fur trapper and old friend named Jeb Kline, Hawken later meets Spirit again whom runs away from a local fur trader named Tackett, whom she is sold to. Soon, Hawken is up against Tackett and a posse of hired killers, as well as a greedy and racist land owner, named Hickman, who's long abused son Noel whom narrates the entire story, comes to his and Spirit's aid to help them survive.
Who directed Hawken's Breed?
Hawken's Breed was directed by Charles B. Pierce.
Who stars in Hawken's Breed?
The principal cast of Hawken's Breed includes Peter Fonda, Jack Elam, Serene Hedin, Chuck Pierce Jr., Sue Ane Langdon.
When was Hawken's Breed released and how long is it?
Hawken's Breed was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Hawken's Breed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hawken's Breed was composed by Maurizio De Angelis, Guido De Angelis.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hawken's Breed?
Hawken's Breed holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).