Fish Hawk (1980)

Name: Fish Hawk
Genre: Drama
Released: 1980-01-25

1h 34m

Running Time

Plot.

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.

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Details.

Release Date
January 25, 1980

Status
Released

Running Time
1h 34m

Content Rating
G

Genres
Drama

Last updated: 2024-09-28

This Movie Is About.

native american

Wiki.

Fish Hawk is a 1979 Canadian drama film directed by Donald Shebib. The screenplay was written by Blanche Hanalis, based on the novel Old Fish Hawk by Mitchell Jayne. The film was nominated for several Genie Awards including for direction, editing and best performance by a foreign actor. It was also entered into the 11th Moscow International Film Festival.The film sold to US TV for $1.5 million.