Wings of the Hawk (1953): cast, story & where to watch
1953 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1953, Wings of the Hawk is an adventure, romance and western film directed by Budd Boetticher, running about 81 minutes. “Out of the thunder and plunder of a nation's most dangerous days comes its most thrilling adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gringo miner Gallager is caught up in the Mexican revolution of 1910-11 when corrupt administrator Ruiz appropriates his mine. Gallager saves the life of guerilla leader Raquel, then finds there's a price on his head; he becomes romantically involved with her in the course of a series of rescues and ambushes, leading up to Orozco's march on Ciudad Juarez.
Who’s in it. Wings of the Hawk stars Van Heflin as Irish Gallager, Julie Adams as Raquel (as Julia Adams), Abbe Lane as Elena and George Dolenz as Colonel Ruiz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Wings of the 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 Wings of the Hawk page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wings 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 Wings of the Hawk (1953)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Wings of the Hawk change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Wings of the Hawk worth watching?
- Wings of the Hawk holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure, romance and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wings of the Hawk?
- Wings of the Hawk stars Van Heflin, Julie Adams, Abbe Lane, George Dolenz and Noah Beery Jr..
- When was Wings of the Hawk released?
- Wings of the Hawk was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.