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Nighthawks

Nighthawks

One man can bring the world to its knees and only one man can stop him.

19816.41h 39m

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.

Directed by Bruce Malmuth
Written by David Shaber, Paul Sylbert
Produced by Martin Poll
Box OfficeBudget: $5.0MRevenue: $19.9M

Top Cast

Sylvester Stallone

Sylvester Stallone

Deke DaSilva

Billy Dee Williams

Billy Dee Williams

Matthew Fox

Rutger Hauer

Rutger Hauer

Wulfgar

Lindsay Wagner

Lindsay Wagner

Irene

Persis Khambatta

Persis Khambatta

Shakka

Nigel Davenport

Nigel Davenport

Peter Hartman

Hilarie Thompson

Hilarie Thompson

Pam

Joe Spinell

Joe Spinell

Lt. Munafo

W

Walter Mathews

Commissioner

E

E. Brian Dean

Sergeant

Themes & Keywords

policeundercoverchasewar veteranmurderserial killerterrorismneo-noir

About Nighthawks

Nighthawks is a action, crime, thriller film released in 1981 exploring themes of police, undercover, chase, war veteran, murder, serial killer. Directed by Bruce Malmuth, it stars Sylvester Stallone, Billy Dee Williams, Rutger Hauer. 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.

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