Airhawk
| Airhawk | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | David Baker |
| Produced by |
Ron McLean Colin Eggleston |
| Written by | Ron McLean |
| Based on | Air Hawk and the Flying Doctors by John Dixon |
| Starring |
Eric Oldfield Louise Howitt |
| Music by | Gary Hardman |
| Cinematography | Kevan Lind |
| Distributed by | Sundowner Home Videos |
Release dates | 1981 |
Running time | 92 mins |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Airhawk is a 1981 Australian TV movie.[1] It was based on the cartoon strip Air Hawk and the Flying Doctors by John Dixon.[2] The film was also known as Star of the North.
Plot
Outback pilot Jim Hawk investigates his brother's murder, who had been involved in diamond mining in Queensland. He uncovers a plan to flood the market with diamonds.
Cast
- Eric Oldfield as Jim Hawk
- Louise Howitt as Janet Grant
- Phillip Ross as Bob Fenton
- Michael Aitkens as The Cowboy
- Elli Maclure as Ellen Boulton
- David Robson as Warren Hawk
- Robbie McGregor as Hans
- Kate Sheil as Wendy
- Margaret Christensen as Mum Foster
- Lois Ramsey as Dorcas
- Myra De Groot as Aunt Ellie
- Allan Oberholzer as Carter
- Malcolm Cork as Wills
- Leo Wockner as Hal Matthews
References
- ↑ Ed. Scott Murray, Australia on the Small Screen 1970-1995, Oxford Uni Press, 1996 p4
- ↑ AIRHAWK - STAR OF THE NORTH at Peter Malone accessed 18 June 2013
External links
- Airhawk at IMDB
- Airhawk at National Film and Sound Archive
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