Shadow of the Hawk (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1976, Shadow of the Hawk is an adventure and horror film directed by Daryl Duke, running about 92 minutes. “An Extraordinary Adventure into the Unknown.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jan-Michael Vincent stars as Mike, the grandson of Native American shaman Old Man Hawk who is called back to his village to help defeat evil forces threatening the tribe. After years of living in the city and working in a business world altogether apart from his roots, Mike is contacted by a freelance reporter, Maureen, who was enlisted by Old Man Hawk to track his grandson. When Mike assents to returning with Maureen, they find that the village is beset by the evil spirit of an ancient sorceress, Dsonoqua, animating beasts and objects and causing strange, deadly accidents. Only the heir of the tribe’s shaman can stand in the way of the evil and protect his people, but will Mike be able to harness his power in time?
Who’s in it. Shadow of the Hawk stars Jan-Michael Vincent as Mike, Marilyn Hassett as Maureen, Chief Dan George as Old Man Hawk and Pia Shandel as Faye, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Shadow of the Hawk has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shadow of the Hawk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadow of the Hawk tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadow of the Hawk (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shadow of the Hawk change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shadow of the Hawk worth watching?
- Shadow of the Hawk holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shadow of the Hawk?
- Shadow of the Hawk stars Jan-Michael Vincent, Marilyn Hassett, Chief Dan George, Pia Shandel and Marianne Jones.
- When was Shadow of the Hawk released?
- Shadow of the Hawk was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.