Memed My Hawk (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1984, Memed My Hawk is a drama film directed by Peter Ustinov, running about 110 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1920s Turkey, a young peasant is smitten with a beautiful young girl, who has been promised in marriage to the fat, dullard cousin of the province's powerful and corrupt governor. When an assassination attempt is made against the official, the young man flees his village and joins up with a group of outlaws fighting against the wealthy and powerful landowners who control the lives of the locals and make life miserable for them. The outlaws' successes prompt the governor to call in the Turkish army to capture or kill them.
Who’s in it. Memed My Hawk stars Peter Ustinov as Abdi Aga, Herbert Lom as Ali Safa Bey, Denis Quilley as Rejeb and Michael Elphick as Jabbar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Memed My 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 Memed My Hawk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Memed My Hawk tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Memed My Hawk (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Memed My Hawk change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Memed My Hawk worth watching?
- Memed My Hawk holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Memed My Hawk?
- Memed My Hawk stars Peter Ustinov, Herbert Lom, Denis Quilley, Michael Elphick and Simon Dutton.
- When was Memed My Hawk released?
- Memed My Hawk was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.