The Mark of the Hawk (1957): cast, story & where to watch
1957 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1957, The Mark of the Hawk is a drama film directed by Michael Audley, running about 83 minutes.
What it’s about. The man called Obam struggles with the increasingly hostile forces facing each other in a colonial African country. The African natives want their land and lives back from the British colonists. Obam's motives are questioned by his own people, in particular his brother Kanda. With the help of his wife Renee and missionary Bruce Craig, will he be able to get things under control before the country self-destructs? Written by Greg Bruno
Who’s in it. The Mark of the Hawk stars Eartha Kitt as Renee, Juano Hernández as Amugu, John McIntire as Bruce Craig and Helen Horton as Barbara Craig, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, The Mark of the Hawk has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mark of the Hawk page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Mark of the Hawk tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mark of the Hawk (1957)?
- In US, The Mark of the Hawk is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Mark of the Hawk worth watching?
- The Mark of the Hawk holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Mark of the Hawk?
- The Mark of the Hawk stars Eartha Kitt, Juano Hernández, John McIntire, Helen Horton and Sidney Poitier.
- When was The Mark of the Hawk released?
- The Mark of the Hawk was released in 1957, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.