The Mark of the Hawk(1957)
The Mark of the Hawk Synopsis
The man called Obam struggles with the increasingly hostile forces facing each other in a colonial African country. The African natives want their land and lives back from the British colonists. Obam's motives are questioned by his own people, in particular his brother Kanda. With the help of his wife Renee and missionary Bruce Craig, will he be able to get things under control before the country self-destructs? Written by Greg Bruno
The Mark of the Hawk (1957) is a drama and history film directed by Michael Audley, released on December 1, 1957 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Eartha Kitt, Sidney Poitier, Juano Hernández and John McIntire. Viewers rate it 3.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Audley
- Writers:
- H. Kenn Carmichael, Lloyd Young, Lloyd Young
- Producers:
- Lloyd Young
- Cinematographer:
- Erwin Hillier
- Composer:
- Matyas Seiber
- Status:
- Released
The Mark of the Hawk (1957) Trailer
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The Mark of the Hawk Cast & Crew
Main cast
Eartha Kitt
as Renee
Sidney Poitier
as Obam
Juano Hernández
as Amugu
John McIntire
as Bruce Craig
Helen Horton
as Barbara Craig
Marne Maitland
as Sandar Lai
Gerard Heinz
as Govenor General
Patrick Allen
as Gregory
Earl Cameron
as Prosecutor
- Clifton Macklin
Clifton Macklin
as Kanda
Lockwood West
as Magistrate
Francis Matthews
as Overholt
Key crew
Directed by Michael Audley, written by H. Kenn Carmichael, Lloyd Young and Lloyd Young, produced by Lloyd Young.
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The Mark of the Hawk Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 3.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Mark of the Hawk – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Mark of the Hawk online?
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The Mark of the Hawk (1957) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Mark of the Hawk?
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The main cast of The Mark of the Hawk (1957) includes Eartha Kitt, Sidney Poitier, Juano Hernández, John McIntire and Helen Horton. The film was directed by Michael Audley. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Mark of the Hawk released?
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The Mark of the Hawk was released on December 1, 1957 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is The Mark of the Hawk worth watching?
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The Mark of the Hawk (1957) holds an average rating of 3.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Mark of the Hawk?
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