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The Gun Hawk (1963): Cast & Where to Watch

The Gun Hawk (1963) movie poster

The Gun Hawk is a 1963 western directed by Edward Ludwig, starring Rory Calhoun as Blaine Madden, Glenn Stensel and John Litel. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

The Gun Hawk (1963) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Director
Edward Ludwig
Genre
Western
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Gun Hawk About?

The premise of The Gun Hawk without spoilers.

Feared as much as Jack Slade and Wyatt Earp, gunfighter Blaine Madden seeks vengeance after his town‑drunk father is slain by the Sully brothers. He must go on the run, assisted by a young aspiring gunslinger, while the sheriff pursues him. The chase unfolds across a lawless frontier town.

The Gun Hawk Themes & Keywords

· 27 tags
  • one armed gunfighter
  • whiskey
  • 1800s
  • classical western
  • revenge
  • father
  • young
  • town drunk
  • sheriff
  • gunfighter
  • outlaw
  • posse
+15 more
  • frontier justice
  • jealousy
  • envy
  • sheriffs deputy
  • mexican girl
  • cowboy hat
  • saddle
  • horse
  • infected wound
  • saloon
  • father son relationship
  • murder
  • hideout
  • street shootout
  • independent film
Where to watch

Where to Watch The Gun Hawk

Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

The Gun Hawk Cast & Characters

Rory Calhoun leads the cast as Blaine Madden, with Glenn Stensel as Luke Sully and John Litel as Drunk - Madden's father. Directed by Edward Ludwig; 18 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Gun Hawk

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Details

The Gun Hawk Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “El gavilán pistolero” and “Furia del West”.

Also known as
  • El gavilán pistolero
  • Furia del West
  • Stadt ohne Sheriff
  • L’esparver pistoler

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FAQ

The Gun Hawk FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Gun Hawk, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Gun Hawk?

The Gun Hawk runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was The Gun Hawk released?

The Gun Hawk was released on August 28, 1963.

Who directed The Gun Hawk?

The Gun Hawk was directed by Edward Ludwig.

More films by Edward Ludwig

Who is in the cast of The Gun Hawk?

The Gun Hawk stars Rory Calhoun as Blaine Madden, Glenn Stensel as Luke Sully and John Litel as Drunk - Madden's father, among 18 credited actors.

Where can I watch The Gun Hawk?

In the US, The Gun Hawk is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies (availability from JustWatch).

Does The Gun Hawk have a post-credit scene?

No. The Gun Hawk has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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