The Gun Hawk (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1963, The Gun Hawk is a western film directed by Edward Ludwig, running about 92 minutes. “He Was As FEARED as JACK SLADE and WYATT EARP!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When his town-drunk father is killed by the Sully brothers, gunfighter Blaine Madden exacts his revenge but has to flee, aided by a young aspiring gunslinger, when the sheriff tries to arrest him.
Who’s in it. The Gun Hawk stars Rory Calhoun as Blaine Madden, Rod Cameron as Sheriff Ben Corey, Ruta Lee as Marleen and Rod Lauren as 'Reb' Roan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, The Gun Hawk has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Gun Hawk page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Gun Hawk tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Gun Hawk (1963)?
- In US, The Gun Hawk is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Gun Hawk worth watching?
- The Gun Hawk holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Gun Hawk?
- The Gun Hawk stars Rory Calhoun, Rod Cameron, Ruta Lee, Rod Lauren and Morgan Woodward.
- When was The Gun Hawk released?
- The Gun Hawk was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.