Nighthawks(1981)
“One man can bring the world to its knees and only one man can stop him.”
Overview
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.
Director
Bruce Malmuth
Studio
Martin Poll Productions
Budget
$5M
Revenue
$20M
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
Hilarie Thompson
as Pam
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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
1h 39m
Language
English
Rating
6.4 / 10
Budget
$5M
Box Office
$20M
Production Companies
Martin Poll Productions • The Production Company • Universal Pictures
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Where can I watch Nighthawks?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Nighthawks (1981).
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 and released in 1981. It is a action, crime, thriller film.
How long is Nighthawks?▼
Nighthawks has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).
Who stars in Nighthawks?▼
The cast of Nighthawks includes Sylvester Stallone as Deke DaSilva, Billy Dee Williams as Matthew Fox, Rutger Hauer as Wulfgar, Lindsay Wagner as Irene, Persis Khambatta as Shakka and more.
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