The Dancing Hawk (1978): cast, story & where to watch
1978 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 1978, The Dancing Hawk is a drama film directed by Grzegorz Królikiewicz, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. "The Dancing Hawk" refers to the son of a peasant who senses he can climb to the job in troubled times by playing his cards right. His slavery to work match his ambitions, and gradually he reaches the social position he desires. But the costs have included a dehumanized soul and a loss of a moral conscience. People have had to pay for his advancement, including those nearest to him. The downfall is equally painful: either imprisonment or the easy wasy out are offered as the alternatives.
Who’s in it. The Dancing Hawk stars Franciszek Trzeciak as Michał Toporny, Beata Tyszkiewicz as Wiesława, druga żona Topornego, Beata Tumkiewicz as Maria, pierwsza żona Topornego and Czesław Przybyła as nauczyciel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, The Dancing Hawk has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dancing Hawk page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dancing Hawk tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dancing Hawk (1978)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Dancing Hawk change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Dancing Hawk worth watching?
- The Dancing Hawk holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dancing Hawk?
- The Dancing Hawk stars Franciszek Trzeciak, Beata Tyszkiewicz, Beata Tumkiewicz, Czesław Przybyła and Tadeusz Łomnicki.
- When was The Dancing Hawk released?
- The Dancing Hawk was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.