Nighthawks 1981

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56 Reviews

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17%
Gummy
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64%
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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.

Sylvester Stallone

as Deke DaSilva

Billy Dee Williams

as Matthew Fox

Rutger Hauer

as Wulfgar

Lindsay Wagner

as Irene

Persis Khambatta

as Shakka

Nigel Davenport

as Peter Hartman

Joe Spinell

as Lt. Munafo

Walter Mathews

as Commissioner

E. Brian Dean

as Sergeant

Director:

Bruce Malmuth

Writer:

David Shaber, Paul Sylbert

Genres:

Action,Crime,Thriller

Release Date:

1981 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

99 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Nighthawks

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Sylvester Stallone

as Deke DaSilva

Billy Dee Williams

as Matthew Fox

Rutger Hauer

as Wulfgar

Lindsay Wagner

as Irene

Persis Khambatta

as Shakka

Nigel Davenport

as Peter Hartman

Joe Spinell

as Lt. Munafo

Walter Mathews

as Commissioner

E. Brian Dean

as Sergeant

Caesar Cordova

as Puerto Rican Proprietor

Charles Duval

as Dr. Ghiselin

Tony Munafo

as Big Mike

Howard Stein

as Disco Manager

Tawn Christian

as Disco Hostess

Jamie Gillis

as Designer

Luke Reilly

as Conductor

Yvette Hawkins

as Mrs. Ntembwe

Einar Perry Scott

as Mr. Sostrom

Erle Bjornstad

as Mrs. Sostrom

Jacques Roux

as French Ambassador

Clebert Ford

as Nigerian Ambassador

Avind Harum

as Swedish Ambassador

Obaka Adedunyo

as Mr. Ntembwe

Corine Lorain

as Suzanne Marigny

Jean-Pierre Stewart

as Rene Marigny

Thomas Rosales Jr.

as Ripper

John Shamsul Alam

as Ripper

Patrick Fox

as Reporter

John Cianfrone

as Mugger - Central Park

Tim Marquart

as Mugger - Central Park

Tony Maffatone

as Mugger - Central Park

Tom Degidon

as Immigration Officer

Rita Tellone

as Brunette

Al Cerullo

as Helicopter Pilot

Karl A. Wickman

as Helicopter Pilot

Cliff Cudney

as A.T.A.C. Man

Joe Dabenigno

as A.T.A.C. Man

Steve Dash

as A.T.A.C. Man

John Devaney

as A.T.A.C. Man

Paul Farentino

as A.T.A.C. Man

Randy Francklan

as A.T.A.C. Man

Roger Caine

as A.T.A.C. Man

Richard Noyce

as A.T.A.C. Man

Dar Robinson

as A.T.A.C. Man

Judee Wales

as A.T.A.C. Man

Luke Walter

as A.T.A.C. Man

Zoya Leporska

as Subway Hostage

Brian Osborne

as Orchard

Robert Pugh

as Kenna

Catherine Mary Stewart

as Sales Girl

Frederick Treves

as Chief Police Inspector

Sue Vanner

as Girl at Party - London

Gerard Murphy

as Detective Mooney (uncredited)

Billie Perkins

as Terrified Subway Woman (uncredited)

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