The Desert Hawk
"GASP as the Hawk uncovers buried treasure! THRILL as he outwits ruthless bandits! CHEER as he rescues his beautiful Queen!"
Originally released in 1944. The Desert Hawk is a action/adventure film. directed by B. Reeves Eason. With a runtime of 4h 45m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Gilbert Roland, Mona Maris, and Ben Welden
Synopsis
Evil Hassan slips back into his native land of Ahad and plots to overthrow his twin bother, Kasim, who has just been crowned the Caliph. Hassan enlists the aid of the chief Chamberlain, Faud and they send several henchmen into the royal palace, who then knock Kasim unconscious. Faud and Hassan dispatch a couple of different hirelings to take Kasim into another part of the town and murder him.Kasin comes to and gets away, but has been wounded. Omar, a beggar, takes Kasim to his home and nurses him back to health. But, it takes a few weeks for Kasin to get healthy and, by that time, Hassan has a firm grip on the duties of a Caliph. In a storeroom, Kasim finds a coat of mail with a great hawk emblazoned across the chest and promptly decides this is the costume he will wear while fighting to get his old job back. Meanwhile, the Emir of Telif shows up with his daughter, Princess Azala, with the intent of marrying her off to the local Caliph.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 7, 1944
81 years ago
Runtime
4h 45m
285 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gilbert Roland
as Kasim, The Desert Hawk / Hassan, Evil Twin Brother
Mona Maris
as Princess Azala
Ben Welden
as Omar, the Beggar
Kenneth MacDonald
as Akbar
Frank Lackteen
as Faud, the Chief Chamberlain
I. Stanford Jolley
as Saladin
Charles Middleton
as Koda Bey
Georges Renavent
as Emil of Telif
Margia Dean
as Wizard's Daughter
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Desert Hawk about?
Evil Hassan slips back into his native land of Ahad and plots to overthrow his twin bother, Kasim, who has just been crowned the Caliph. Hassan enlists the aid of the chief Chamberlain, Faud and th...
Who directed The Desert Hawk?
The Desert Hawk was directed by B. Reeves Eason.
How long is The Desert Hawk?
The Desert Hawk has a runtime of 4 hours and 45 minutes (285 minutes total).
When was The Desert Hawk released?
The Desert Hawk was released on July 7, 1944 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Desert Hawk?
The main cast of The Desert Hawk includes Gilbert Roland, Mona Maris, Ben Welden, Kenneth MacDonald, Frank Lackteen.