Nighthawks

Director: Bruce Malmuth Bruce Malmuth

Overview

"Sylvester Stallone and Rutger Hauer star in the crime thriller Nighthawks, which makes its debut on DVD with an anamorphic widescreen transfer that preserves the original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.85:1. The film has never looked better on home video. The English soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Surround. English, Spanish, and French subtitles are accessible. The film's original theatrical trailer is included and may very well make this disc worthwhile all by itself. This is a fine release that will please fans of the film as well as Stallone fans and genre enthusiasts."

Product Details

Release Date:	05/11/2004
UPC:	0025192090622
Original Release:	1981
Rating:	R
Source:	STUDIO DISTRIBUTION SERVS LLC
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:40:00
Sales rank:	5,052

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Sylvester Stallone	Deke DaSilva
Lindsay Wagner	Irene
Persis Khambatta	Shakka
Nigel Davenport	Peter Hartman
Hilarie Thompson	Pam,Pam
Joe Spinell	Lt. Munafo
Walter Mathews	Commissioner
E. Brian Dean	Sergeant
Tony Munafo	Big Mike
Howard Stein	Disco Manager
Tawn Christian	Disco Hostess
Jamie Gillis	Designer
Luke Reilly	Conductor
Yvette Hawkins	Mrs. Ntembwe
Einar Perry Scott	Sostrom
Jacques Roux	French Ambassador
Clebert Ford	Nigerian Ambassador
Obaka Adedunyo	Mr. Ntembwe
Corine Lorain	Suzanne Marigny
Jean-Pierre Stewart	Rene Marigny,Salesgirl,Salesgirl
Thomas Rosales Jr.	Ripper
Jose Santana	Ripper
Patrick Fox	Reporter,A.T.A.C. Man
John Cianfrone	Mugger
Tim Marquart	Mugger
Tony Maffatone	Mugger
Tom Degidon	Immigration Officer
Rita Tellone	Brunette
Al Cerullo	Helicopter Pilot
Karl Wickman	Helicopter Pilot
Brian Osborne	Orchard
Robert Pugh	Kenna
Frederick Treves	Chief Police Inspector
Zoya Leporska	Subway Hostage
Susan Vanner	Girl at Party
Cliff Cudney	A.T.A.C. Man
Joe Dabenigno	A.T.A.C. Man
Steve Daskawisz	A.T.A.C. Man
John Devaney	A.T.A.C. Man
Paul Farentino	A.T.A.C. Man
Randy Francklan	A.T.A.C. Man
Caesar Cordova	Puerto Rican Proprietor
Billy Dee Williams	Matthew Fox
Rutger Hauer	Wulfgar
Charles Duval	Dr. Ghiselin
Al Levitsky	A.T.A.C. Man
Richard Noyce	A.T.A.C. Man
Dar Robinson	A.T.A.C. Man
Judee Wales	A.T.A.C. Man
Luke Walter	A.T.A.C. Man
Avind Harum	Swedish Ambassador
Walter Mac Neil	Commissioner
Thomas Rosales	Ripper
Jim Beaver	Subway Passenger
Keith Emerson	Composer

Technical Credits

David Shaber

Paul Sylbert

Bruce Malmuth	Director
David Shaber	Screenwriter
Nick Allder	Special Effects
Ed Drohan	Special Effects
Franklin R. Levy	Executive Producer
Martin Poll	Producer
Dar Robinson	Stunts
Dick Smith	Special Effects
Walter Tatro	Special Effects
Michael Wise	Executive Producer,Producer,Executive Producer
Paul Sylbert	Screenwriter
Herb Nanas	Producer
Bub Asman	Sound Effects
Les Lazarowitz	Sound Effects,Sound/Sound Designer
Tod A. Maitland	Sound Effects
Mel Metcalfe	Sound Effects

Editorial Reviews

Bruce Malmuth's solid, well-conceived thriller features a chillingly effective Rutger Hauer in his breakthrough role along with an excellent, uncharacteristically low-key Stallone. The film pits a New York cop (Billy Dee Williams) and an undercover specialist (Stallone), part of a newly formed antiterrorist unit, against politically aggrieved killing machine Rutger Hauer. Although resonating eerily with the events of September 11, 2001, at the time, the Hauer character echoed the activities of the dangerous Bader-Meinhoff gang, following a decade which saw a swift spike in international terrorism. Except for a predictable subplot concerning Stallone's marital problems, the film is a suspenseful, well-paced effort, including subtle characterization of both the terrorist and his opponents. Along with more conventional mayhem, it features memorable terrorist set pieces in a crowded disco, and on the Roosevelt Island tram, far above the city. The principals are supported by a solid cast, particularly Nigel Davenport as the tough-talking leader of the antiterrorist group. The film was initiated by legendary production designer Paul Sylbert, who helped co-write the script, unfortunately, his last.