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Nighthawks

"One man can bring the world to its knees and only one man can stop him."

March 17, 1981 1h 39m 6.4/10 (472 votes)

Originally released in 1981. Nighthawks is a action/crime film. directed by Bruce Malmuth.

Starring Sylvester Stallone, Billy Dee Williams, and Rutger Hauer

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 17, 1981 44 years ago
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Runtime 1h 39m 99 minutes total
User Rating 6.4/10 Good (472 votes)
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Budget $5M Production budget
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Box Office $19.9M 4.0x return
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$5,000,000
Revenue
$19,905,359

Production Companies

  • Martin Poll Productions
  • The Production Company
  • Universal Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nighthawks about?

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.

Who directed Nighthawks?

Nighthawks was directed by Bruce Malmuth.

How long is Nighthawks?

Nighthawks has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).

When was Nighthawks released?

Nighthawks was released on March 17, 1981 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Nighthawks?

The main cast of Nighthawks includes Sylvester Stallone, Billy Dee Williams, Rutger Hauer, Lindsay Wagner, Persis Khambatta.

Is Nighthawks worth watching?

Nighthawks has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 472 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.