Nighthawks

Nighthawks is a 1981 American action crime thriller film directed by Bruce Malmuth and written by Sylvester Stallone. The movie features a cast including Stallone, Billy Dee Williams, Rutger Hauer, and Lindsay Wagner. It was produced by Universal Pictures and Martin Poll Productions, with additional involvement from The Production Company. The narrative is set in London, New York City, and Paris, focusing on the New York City Police Department and terrorism.

The film has a runtime of 99 minutes and was released in various countries including the United States, United Kingdom, and France. It was distributed by Universal Pictures and Netflix, with a budget of $5,000,000 and revenue of $19,905,359. The original language includes German, French, and English. The score was composed by Keith Emerson, and the cinematography was handled by James A. Contner.

Critical reception includes a review score of 6.3 out of 10, 56 out of 100, and 72 percent. The TMDb vote average is 6.4. The film’s tagline states, "One man can bring the world to its knees and only one man can stop him." Keywords associated with the plot include police, undercover operations, chase, war veteran, and murder. It is also categorized as an LGBTQ-related film.