Nighthawks

Where to Watch Nighthawks (1981) (Legally)

One man can bring the world to its knees and only one man can stop him.
Mar 17, 1981 US 99 min R 18+
6.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
494 votes
Action Crime Thriller
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1981), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

It sits in the Action, Crime, Thriller space and is paced for about 99 minutes.

Cast highlights include Sylvester Stallone, Billy Dee Williams, Rutger Hauer, Lindsay Wagner.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

police, undercover, chase, war veteran, murder, serial killer, terrorism, neo-noir

Official trailer

Watch the official trailer on YouTube

Plot

When one of Europe's most lethal terrorists shows up in New York, an elite undercover cop is assigned to take him down by any means necessary.

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Main cast

Sylvester Stallone
Sylvester Stallone
as Deke DaSilva
Billy Dee Williams
Billy Dee Williams
as Matthew Fox
Rutger Hauer
Rutger Hauer
as Wulfgar
Lindsay Wagner
Lindsay Wagner
as Irene
Persis Khambatta
Persis Khambatta
as Shakka
Nigel Davenport
Nigel Davenport
as Peter Hartman
Hilarie Thompson
Hilarie Thompson
as Pam
Joe Spinell
Joe Spinell
as Lt. Munafo
Walter Mathews
Walter Mathews
as Commissioner
E. Brian Dean
E. Brian Dean
as Sergeant