Fish Hawk (1980)

6.7/10 • 94 min • Drama

Overview

A hardened and embittered man turns his life around with the help of a farm boy in this uplifting family tale. Down on his luck and dependent on booze, Native American Fish Hawk (Will Sampson) changes his fate when he accepts a job hunting down a bear that's been killing local livestock. His temporary residence with the Boggs family brings young Corby (Charles Fields) into his life, and the boy's friendship gives Fish Hawk a new reason to live.

Cast

Will Sampson

Don Francks

Deut Boggs

Chris Wiggins

Geoffrey Bowes

Towsack Charlie

Murray Westgate

Michael J. Reynolds

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