IMDb > Hudson Hawk (1991)
Hudson Hawk
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotes
Overview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv schedule
Awards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage board
Plot & Quotes
plot summarysynopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotes
Fun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQ
Other Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsNewsDesk
Promotional
taglines trailers and videos posters photo gallery
External Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clips

Hudson Hawk (1991) More at IMDbPro »

Videos (see all 4 NEW)
Hudson Hawk (1991) -- A cat burglar is forced to steal Da Vinci works of art for a world domination plot.
Hudson Hawk (1991) -- Trailerfan.com - Trailer (Flash)
Hudson Hawk (1991) -- MyMovieScripts.com - Trailer (Flash)
Hudson Hawk (1991) -- MoviesTrailer.org - Trailer (Flash)

Overview

User Rating:
5.3/10   20,349 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?
Down 34% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.
Director:
Michael Lehmann
Writers (WGA):
Bruce Willis (story) &
Robert Kraft (story) ...
more
Contact:
View company contact information for Hudson Hawk on IMDbPro.
Release Date:
24 May 1991 (USA) more
Tagline:
Catch the excitement. Catch the laughter. Catch the Hawk. more
Plot:
A cat burglar is forced to steal Da Vinci works of art for a world domination plot. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
3 wins & 4 nominations more
User Comments:
What The... more (222 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Bruce Willis ... Hudson Hawk

Danny Aiello ... Tommy 'Five-Tone' Messina

Andie MacDowell ... Anna Baragli

James Coburn ... George Kaplan
Richard E. Grant ... Darwin Mayflower

Sandra Bernhard ... Minerva Mayflower
Donald Burton ... Alfred

Don Harvey ... Snickers

David Caruso ... Kit Kat
Andrew Bryniarski ... Butterfinger
Lorraine Toussaint ... Almond Joy
Burtt Harris ... Gates

Frank Stallone ... Cesar Mario
Carmine Zozzora ... Antony Mario (as Carmine Zozorra)
Stefano Molinari ... Leonardo da Vinci (as Stephano Molinari)
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:
The Adventures of Hudson Hawk (USA) (working title)
more
MPAA:
Rated R for language.
Runtime:
100 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Italian
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
CDS (digital 35 mm prints) | Dolby SR (analog 35 mm prints)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Coburn plays "George Kaplan", which is the name of the fake agent from North by Northwest (1959). more
Goofs:
Errors made by characters (possibly deliberate errors by the filmmakers): Eddie says the song "Xanadu" is 4 minutes, 19 seconds long. The song's playtime is 3 minutes, 27 seconds. more
Quotes:
George Kaplan: I've always had a soft spot in my heart for Rome. I did my first bare-handed strangulation here. Communist politician.
Hudson Hawk: Why George you old softie.
George Kaplan: God, I miss Communism. The Red threat... people were scared... the agency had some respect and I got laid every night.
more
Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Gilmore Girls: Richard in Stars Hollow (#2.12)" (2002) more
Soundtrack:
THE POWER more

FAQ

Want to read more about the making of the movie?
more
22 out of 27 people found the following comment useful.
What The..., 6 June 2006
6/10
Author: jonathon_naylor from Manitoba, Canada

I'm torn on HUDSON HAWK. After watching it, part of me went, "What the hell was that?" But another part suggested that maybe I wasn't hip enough to "get" what it was trying to do. Part of me thought it was a completely ridiculous waste of time. Part of me thought it was just good, clean fun.

Though certainly not for everybody, there are enough redeeming qualities in HUDSON HAWK to avert its dismissal as a multimillion-dollar turkey. Bruce Willis is Eddie "Hudson Hawk" Hawkins, a cat burglar intent on retiring but who is forced to steal Da Vinci works of art for a (gasp!) world domination plot. Along for the ride are Tommy Five-Tone (Danny Aiello), mysterious nun Anna Baragli (Andie MacDowell) and conniving bad guy George Kaplan (recognize that name?) played by the late James Coburn.

The plot sounds like it could have made for a good DIE HARD-style caper, but director Michael Lehmann had other ideas. As he reveals in the DVD version's audio commentary, HUDSON HAWK was meant first and foremost as a comedy. Trouble is, it was promoted more as a Bruce Willis action blockbuster. Audiences were left scratching their heads as their favorite tough guy engaged in Stooge-like slapstick, sipped cappuccino and, most astoundingly, crooning Crosby classics.

Not that mistaken expectations are the only thing wrong here. Indeed HUDSON HAWK is simply too silly for its own good. The gags frequently fall flat, nearly embarrassing the talented performers involved. The plot is overly convoluted, and Richard E. Grant and Sandra Bernhard as the villainous Mayflowers are a bit hard to take. At its lowest points, you'll be astounded something like this could receive a theatrical release.

To get the most out of HUDSON HAWK, go in with an open mind. It's unlike anything you've seen before -- in both good and bad ways.

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (222 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Hudson Hawk (1991)
Recent Posts (updated daily)User
Why people (critics) don't like this movie Lilbearzmom
Minerva Mayflower must be psychic. rrattbbooyy
100 Things We've Learned from Hudson Hawk choyt19
Hudson Hawk 2 :The Return of the Hawk thesushifishknows
Top 10 Most-Underated Films Of All Time chrisengelking
Or would you rather be a Hawk? andypaul_gill
more

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
The Holy Mountain Hot Fuzz Major League The Hot Rock Mission: Impossible III
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
News articles IMDb Action section IMDb USA section
Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.