Wings of the Hawk

Wings of the Hawk

Out of the thunder and plunder of a nation's most dangerous days comes its most thrilling adventure!

NR 1953 · 81 min · ★ 5.8 · Western, Adventure

Gringo miner Gallager is caught up in the Mexican revolution of 1910-11 when corrupt administrator Ruiz appropriates his mine. Gallager saves the life of guerilla leader Raquel, then finds there's a price on his head; he becomes romantically involved with her in the course of a series of rescues and ambushes, leading up to Orozco's march on Ciudad Juarez.

Directed by Budd Boetticher · Written by James E. Moser

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