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Fish Hawk

"An Adventure of the Heart"

January 25, 1980 1h 34m 6.5/10 (2 votes)

Originally released in 1980. Fish Hawk is a drama film. directed by Donald Shebib.

Starring Will Sampson, Don Francks, and Charles Fields

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 25, 1980 46 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
User Rating 6.5/10 Good (2 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Fish Hawk Productions
  • Canadian Film Development Corporation
  • Stanley Chase Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fish Hawk about?

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) chan...

Who directed Fish Hawk?

Fish Hawk was directed by Donald Shebib.

How long is Fish Hawk?

Fish Hawk has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was Fish Hawk released?

Fish Hawk was released on January 25, 1980 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Fish Hawk?

The main cast of Fish Hawk includes Will Sampson, Don Francks, Charles Fields, Mary Pirie, Chris Wiggins.