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Nighthawks

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Original title

Nighthawks

Year

1981

Running time

95 min.

Country

United States

Director

Bruce Malmuth

Screenwriter

David Shaber

Cast

Music

Keith Emerson

Cinematography

James A. Contner

Producer

Martin Poll Productions

Genre

Action | Crime. Terrorism. Cop Movies

Synopsis

Deke DaSilva and Matthew Fox are two New York City cops who get transferred to an elite anti-terrorism squad. About this same time, an infamous international terrorist shows up in New York City looking to cause some chaos. It's up to DaSilva and Fox to stop him, but will they be in time...?

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Critics' reviews

"This very effective thriller features a chilling performance by Hauer as the emotionless killing machine. Stallone and Williams are also credible, and the film makes good use of its New York locations."

TV Guide
"'Nighthawks' has been assembled with enough pep to make it feel fresh. It is particularly helped by the performances of Rutger Hauer and Sylvester Stallone"

Janet Maslin: The New York Times
"A dynamic action film whose expertise is never in question but which fails to touch a nerve in the viewer."

Newsday
"The story is full of holes but compelling nevertheless because we do grow to hate the terrorist and want him stopped."

Gene Siskel: Chicago Tribune
"An aggressively shallow police thriller pitting New York undercover cops against international terrorists."

Gary Arnold: The Washington Post
"Though there's never much doubt how the duel will end, the climax is nonetheless surprising and totally satisfying"

Variety Staff: Variety

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