A cult classic which remains an adventure and fantasy favourite to this day, Hawk the Slayer is the ultimate British ‘B’-movie. Revel in this sword and sorcery epic! A story of two brothers locked in mortal combat, Hawk the Slayer is a powerful action fable about the never-ending struggle between good and evil. Hawk (John Terry – Full Metal Jacket, Lost) is a hero of great strength and courage whose father and fiancée are murdered at the hands of his brother, the evil wizard Voltan (Jack Palance – City Slickers, Shane, Batman). With Hawk’s trusted band of giants, dwarves and witches, he sets forth on an epic adventure to avenge the murders… Co-starring British actors Bernard Bresslaw, Annette Crosbie, Harry Andrews and Roy Kinnear, this exciting and enthralling tale was co- written and directed by Terry Marcel (Dark Knight) and produced by Harry Robertson (Countess Dracula), who also composed the eighties keyboard soundtrack. Hawk the Slayer was filmed open-matte 4:3 and cropped top-and-bottom for theatrical release. This special edition contains the original 4:3 open-matte print for maximum picture area. Special Features Clapperboard: Revenge by the Sword – on-location interviews from this 1980 edition of the long running film show By the Sword Divided - candid on-location interview with the cast and crew • Sharpening the Blade – behind the scenes footage of filming Hawk the Slayer • Original Theatrical Trailer • Image Gallery
Hawk the Slayer (Region B)
A cult classic which remains an adventure and fantasy favourite to this day, Hawk the Slayer is the ultimate British ‘B’-movie. Revel in this sword and sorcery epic! A story of two brothers locked in mortal combat, Hawk the Slayer is a powerful action fable about the never-ending struggle between good and evil. Hawk (John Terry – Full Metal Jacket, Lost) is a hero of great strength and courage whose father and fiancée are murdered at the hands of his brother, the evil wizard Voltan (Jack Palance – City Slickers, Shane, Batman). With Hawk’s trusted band of giants, dwarves and witches, he sets forth on an epic adventure to avenge the murders… Co-starring British actors Bernard Bresslaw, Annette Crosbie, Harry Andrews and Roy Kinnear, this exciting and enthralling tale was co- written and directed by Terry Marcel (Dark Knight) and produced by Harry Robertson (Countess Dracula), who also composed the eighties keyboard soundtrack. Hawk the Slayer was filmed open-matte 4:3 and cropped top-and-bottom for theatrical release. This special edition contains the original 4:3 open-matte print for maximum picture area. Special Features Clapperboard: Revenge by the Sword – on-location interviews from this 1980 edition of the long running film show By the Sword Divided - candid on-location interview with the cast and crew • Sharpening the Blade – behind the scenes footage of filming Hawk the Slayer • Original Theatrical Trailer • Image Gallery
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A cult classic which remains an adventure and fantasy favourite to this day, Hawk the Slayer is the ultimate British ‘B’-movie. Revel in this sword and sorcery epic! A story of two brothers locked in mortal combat, Hawk the Slayer is a powerful action fable about the never-ending struggle between good and evil. Hawk (John Terry – Full Metal Jacket, Lost) is a hero of great strength and courage whose father and fiancée are murdered at the hands of his brother, the evil wizard Voltan (Jack Palance – City Slickers, Shane, Batman). With Hawk’s trusted band of giants, dwarves and witches, he sets forth on an epic adventure to avenge the murders… Co-starring British actors Bernard Bresslaw, Annette Crosbie, Harry Andrews and Roy Kinnear, this exciting and enthralling tale was co- written and directed by Terry Marcel (Dark Knight) and produced by Harry Robertson (Countess Dracula), who also composed the eighties keyboard soundtrack. Hawk the Slayer was filmed open-matte 4:3 and cropped top-and-bottom for theatrical release. This special edition contains the original 4:3 open-matte print for maximum picture area. Special Features Clapperboard: Revenge by the Sword – on-location interviews from this 1980 edition of the long running film show By the Sword Divided - candid on-location interview with the cast and crew • Sharpening the Blade – behind the scenes footage of filming Hawk the Slayer • Original Theatrical Trailer • Image Gallery
