Fish Hawk(1980)
An Adventure of the Heart
Fish Hawk Synopsis
A hardened and embittered man turns his life around with the help of a farm boy in this uplifting family tale. Down on his luck and dependent on booze, Native American Fish Hawk (Will Sampson) changes his fate when he accepts a job hunting down a bear that's been killing local livestock. His temporary residence with the Boggs family brings young Corby (Charles Fields) into his life, and the boy's friendship gives Fish Hawk a new reason to live.
Fish Hawk (1980) is a drama film directed by Donald Shebib, released on January 25, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Will Sampson, Don Francks, Charles Fields and Mary Pirie. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Donald Shebib
- Writers:
- Mitchell Jayne, Blanche Hanalis
- Producers:
- Jon Slan
- Cinematographer:
- René Verzier
- Composer:
- Samuel Matlovsky
- Production:
- Fish Hawk Productions, Canadian Film Development Corporation, Stanley Chase Productions
- Status:
- Released
Fish Hawk Cast & Crew
Main cast
Will Sampson
as Fish Hawk
Don Francks
as Deut Boggs
- Charles Fields
Charles Fields
as Corby Boggs
- Mary Pirie
Mary Pirie
as Sara Boggs
Chris Wiggins
as Marcus Boggs
- Mary Pirie
Mary Pirie
as Sarah Boggs
- Geoffrey Bowes
Geoffrey Bowes
as Towsack Charlie
Murray Westgate
as Billie Firman
Michael J. Reynolds
as Mr. Gideon
Key crew
Directed by Donald Shebib, written by Mitchell Jayne and Blanche Hanalis, produced by Jon Slan.
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Fish Hawk Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Fish Hawk – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Fish Hawk online?
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Who stars in Fish Hawk?
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The main cast of Fish Hawk (1980) includes Will Sampson, Don Francks, Charles Fields, Mary Pirie and Chris Wiggins. The film was directed by Donald Shebib. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Fish Hawk released?
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Fish Hawk was released on January 25, 1980 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Fish Hawk worth watching?
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Fish Hawk (1980) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.