Nighthawks(1981)
One man can bring the world to its knees and only one man can stop him.
Nighthawks Synopsis
When one of Europe's most lethal terrorists shows up in New York, an elite undercover cop is assigned to take him down by any means necessary.
Nighthawks (1981) is a action, crime and thriller film directed by Bruce Malmuth, released on March 17, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Sylvester Stallone, Billy Dee Williams, Rutger Hauer and Lindsay Wagner. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 510 ratings.
- Director:
- Bruce Malmuth
- Writers:
- David Shaber, Paul Sylbert
- Producers:
- Martin Poll
- Cinematographer:
- James A. Contner
- Composer:
- Keith Emerson
- Production:
- Martin Poll Productions, The Production Company, Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $19,905,359
- Status:
- Released
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Nighthawks Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sylvester Stallone
as Deke DaSilva
Billy Dee Williams
as Matthew Fox
Rutger Hauer
as Wulfgar
Lindsay Wagner
as Irene
Persis Khambatta
as Shakka
Nigel Davenport
as Peter Hartman
Hilarie Thompson
as Pam
Joe Spinell
as Lt. Munafo
- Walter Mathews
Walter Mathews
as Commissioner
- E. Brian Dean
E. Brian Dean
as Sergeant
Caesar Cordova
as Puerto Rican Proprietor
- Charles Duval
Charles Duval
as Dr. Ghiselin
Key crew
Directed by Bruce Malmuth, written by David Shaber and Paul Sylbert, produced by Martin Poll.
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Nighthawks Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 510 ratings.
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Nighthawks – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Nighthawks online?
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Nighthawks (1981) is available to stream on Darkroom, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Nighthawks?
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The main cast of Nighthawks (1981) includes Sylvester Stallone, Billy Dee Williams, Rutger Hauer, Lindsay Wagner and Persis Khambatta. The film was directed by Bruce Malmuth. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Nighthawks released?
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Nighthawks was released on March 17, 1981 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Nighthawks worth watching?
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Nighthawks (1981) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 510 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Nighthawks?
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Yes. The official Nighthawks trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.