Wings of the Hawk (1953)

5.9/10 81 min Western Adventure

Overview

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.

Cast

Van Heflin

Irish Gallager

Julie Adams

Raquel (as Julia Adams)

Abbe Lane

Elena

George Dolenz

Colonel Ruiz

Noah Beery Jr.

Orozco (as Noah Beery)

Rodolfo Acosta

Arturo

Antonio Moreno

Father Perez

Pedro Gonzalez Gonzalez

Tomas

Paul Fierro

Carlos

Rico Alaniz

Captain Gomez

Lyle Talbot

Henry Wills

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