Fish Hawk (1979)
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67% want to see it
(3 ratings)
Native American actor Will Sampson (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest) plays the title role in Fish Hawk. Sampson's character starts out on the wrong foot by getting roaring drunk at the slightest opportunity. In response to a hero-worshipping young farm boy (Charlie Fields), the man swears… More Native American actor Will Sampson (One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest) plays the title role in Fish Hawk. Sampson's character starts out on the wrong foot by getting roaring drunk at the slightest opportunity. In response to a hero-worshipping young farm boy (Charlie Fields), the man swears off booze and becomes a useful member of the community. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Donald Shebib
- Genres
- Drama, Kids & Family
G,
Critic Reviews
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Vincent Canby, New York Times
It's not quite a nature film, but it's not strong enough to be classified as an adventure. It's a benign, almost restful movie whose end effect may well be deep sleep.
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Cast
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Will Sampson
as Fish Hawk
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Charlie Fields
as Corby
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Geoffrey Bowes
as Towsack Charlie
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Mary Pirie
as Sarah
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Don Francks
as Deut Boggs
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Chris Wiggins
as Marcus
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Kay Hawtry
as Mary
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Mavor Moore
as Joke
- Arnie Achtman
- Charles Fields
- Karen Austin
- Mary Pirle
