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The Hawk Is Dying

  • 20062006
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
1.2K
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Paul Giamatti and Michelle Williams in The Hawk Is Dying (2006)
  • Drama
When stricken with a family tragedy, George becomes obsessed with taming a wild, red-tail hawk. In a tour-de-force performance he locks himself into a battle of wills with a fierce creature ... Read allWhen stricken with a family tragedy, George becomes obsessed with taming a wild, red-tail hawk. In a tour-de-force performance he locks himself into a battle of wills with a fierce creature that would rather die than succumb.When stricken with a family tragedy, George becomes obsessed with taming a wild, red-tail hawk. In a tour-de-force performance he locks himself into a battle of wills with a fierce creature that would rather die than succumb.
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
1.2K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Julian Goldberger
  • Writers
    • Harry Crews(novel)
    • Julian Goldberger
  • Stars
    • Paul Giamatti
    • Michelle Williams
    • Michael Pitt
Top credits
  • Director
    • Julian Goldberger
  • Writers
    • Harry Crews(novel)
    • Julian Goldberger
  • Stars
    • Paul Giamatti
    • Michelle Williams
    • Michael Pitt
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 18User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
    • 48Metascore
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Paul Giamatti
    Paul Giamatti
    • George Gattlingas George Gattling
    Michelle Williams
    Michelle Williams
    • Bettyas Betty
    Michael Pitt
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    Rusty Schwimmer
    Rusty Schwimmer
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    Robert Wisdom
    Robert Wisdom
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    Ann Wedgeworth
    Ann Wedgeworth
    • Ma Gattlingas Ma Gattling
    Mark Campbell
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    Ayana Rhoden
    • Girlfriendas Girlfriend
    Taylor Simpson
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    • Director
      • Julian Goldberger
    • Writers
      • Harry Crews(novel)
      • Julian Goldberger
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The production schedule only allowed for 24 days of shooting.
    • Quotes

      Fred: You never have.

    • Connections
      References Aquaman (1967)

    User reviews18

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    Top review
    6/10
    A Low-Key Gem
    "The Hawk Is Dying" is a low-key gem.

    George Gattling (Giamatti) has a boring life as an auto upholsterer. His hobby is training hawks. But most of his hawks die of starvation. When he finds another one, his goal is to not make it starve and get the respect of his family.

    As usual, Giamatti puts in a great performance as George. You feel for his character instantly. You want him to succeed. Williams also does a good job as George's love interest. I can see why this movie was dumped onto DVD shelves. The movie has no commercial appeal. I think it's better that way. Perhaps people can discover this movie themselves.

    "The Hawk Is Dying" is definitely worth watching.

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 9, 2008 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ястреб умирает
    • Filming locations
      • Florida, USA
    • Production companies
      • Antidote Films (I)
      • Big Heart Pictures
      • Exile Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $7,006
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,042
      • Apr 1, 2007
    • Gross worldwide
      • $23,564
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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