The Hawk (Original title)
Dates: 1992 (Copyright), 24 December 1995 (Television)Country: United KingdomDirector: David Hayman
Synopsis: A housewife in North East England suspects her husband is "The Hawk", a man who has murdered six women in the area. Each time a murder has been committed, he has been out of town on business, and a hammer is missing from the shed.
Genre: Thriller
Subject: Serial killings
Series title:
TV Transmissions
Date: 24 December 1995Broadcast channel: BBC2Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:20-23:45Slot duration: 85 minsNetwork - Language: English - Colour - Sound - Dolby Stereo SR
Date: 11 January 1997Broadcast channel: BBC2Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:30-22:55Slot duration: 85 minsNetwork
Date: 24 September 2003Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 23:45-01:15Slot duration: 90 minsNetwork
Date: 23 February 2006Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 00:01-01:30Slot duration: 89 minsNetwork
Date: 11 February 2007Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 23:20-00:50Slot duration: 90 minsNetwork
Title: [Sight and Sound - v4 n12 December 1994: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
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In: Sight and Sound v4 n4 April 1994 Page: 60
Title: [Sight and Sound - v4 n4 April 1994: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
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In: Empire n54 December 1993 Page: 39
Title: [Empire - n54 December 1993: no known title]Author: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 27 Sep 1993 Page: 40
Title: [Variety - 27 Sep 1993: no known title]Author: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v3 n12 December 1993 Page: 46
Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n12 December 1993: no known title]Author: CASTON, Emily Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n874 11 Sep 1992 Page: 4
Title: [Screen International - n874 11 Sep 1992: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note of distribution details
In: Screen International n870 14 Aug 1992 Page: 6
Title: Top UK talent aboard BBC Screen Two slateAuthor: BATEMAN, Louise Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The BBC is to make 8 new feature films, 4 of which will be intended for theatrical release. The films will all air in the Screen Two slot
In: Screen International n876 25 Sep 1992 Page: 22
Title: [Screen International - n876 25 Sep 1992: no known title]Author: DOBSON, Patricia Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
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Video materials(1)
Description: 1-inch C-FormatDuration: 83.14 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1995-12-24BFI identifier: C-854605
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape
Dates: 1992 (Copyright), 24 December 1995 (Television)Country: United KingdomDirector: David Hayman
Synopsis: A housewife in North East England suspects her husband is "The Hawk", a man who has murdered six women in the area. Each time a murder has been committed, he has been out of town on business, and a hammer is missing from the shed.
Genre: Thriller
Subject: Serial killings
Series title:
TV Transmissions
Date: 24 December 1995Broadcast channel: BBC2Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 22:20-23:45Slot duration: 85 minsNetwork - Language: English - Colour - Sound - Dolby Stereo SR
Date: 11 January 1997Broadcast channel: BBC2Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:30-22:55Slot duration: 85 minsNetwork
Date: 24 September 2003Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 23:45-01:15Slot duration: 90 minsNetwork
Date: 23 February 2006Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 00:01-01:30Slot duration: 89 minsNetwork
Date: 11 February 2007Broadcast channel: BBC1Country: United KingdomTransmission time: 23:20-00:50Slot duration: 90 minsNetwork
Credits
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©: BBC, An Initial production: Initial Film and Television, In association with: BBC Worldwide, Screen Partners, Presents: BBC Films, Executive Producer: Mark Shivas, Executive Producer: Eric Fellner, Executive Producer: Larry Kirstein, Executive Producer: Kent Walwin, Producer: Ann Wingate, Producer: Eileen Quinn, Associate Producer: Joanna Gueritz, Production Executive for the BBC: Geoffrey Paget, Production Co-ordinator: Adam Richards, Production Accountant: Bobbie Johnson, Location Manager: Scott Jarvis, Assistant Director (1st): Mary Soan, Assistant Director (2nd): Peggy Mackenzie, Assistant Director (3rd): Karen Richards, Script Supervisor: Libbie Barr, Casting: Leo Davis, Casting Assistant: Melissa Holm, Script Editor: Asmaa Pirzada, Screenplay: Peter Ransley, Based on his novel: Peter Ransley, Director of Photography: Andrew Dunn, 2nd Unit Cameraman: Jeremy Humphries, Focus Puller: Stephen Hall, Clapper/Loader: Paul Robinson, 2nd Unit Camera Assistant: Jenny Budd, Lighting Gaffer: Alex Scott, Camera Grip: Paul Hatchman, Stills Photographer: Richard Blanshard, Stills Photographer: David Magnus, Simon Farrell, Special Effects: Stuart Brisdon, Graphic Designer: Linda Sherward-page, Editor: Justin Krish, 1st Assistant Editor: Dan Gane, 2nd Assistant Editor: Victoria Boydell, Production Designer: David Myerscough-Jones, Art Director: Charmian Adams, Design Operative Supervisor: John Wood, Property Buyer: David Privett, Storyboard Artist: Billy Jones, Design Operative: Rob Hunter, Mike Power, Construction Manager: Bob Wiltshire, Construction Supervisor: Kevin Fleet, Costume Designer: Pam Tait, Costume Supervisor: Clare Spragge, Chief Make-up: Magdalen Gafney, Chief Hairdresser: Meinir Jones Lewis, Titles/Opticals: General Screen Enterprises, Camera Equipment Supplied by: Cine-Europe Ltd, Grip Equipment Supplied by: Grip House Studios, Lighting Equipment Supplied by: Lee (West) Lighting, Colour by: Rank Film Laboratories, Filmed on: Kodak Eastmancolor, Music: Nick Bicât, Music Supervisor: Ken Bolam, Music Recorded at: Raezor Studios, Music Engineer: Toby Allington, Sound Recordist: Graham Ross, Roger Long, Dubbing Mixer: Hugh Strain, Sound Re-recorded at: De Lane Lea Sound Centre, Dubbing Editor: Kant Pan, Dialogue Editor: Ian Fuller, ADR (Engineer): Ted Swanscott, Footsteps Artist: Jack Stew, Beryl Mortimer, Stunt Arranger: Peter Brayham, Stunt Performer: David Holland, Stunt Performer: Dorothy Anne Ford, Stunt Performer: Chrissy Monk, Stunt Performer: Dianne Kelly, Frank Henson, Armourer: Ian Legg, Public Relations: Corbett & Keene, Unit Publicist: Carolyn Taylor, Filmed at: Bristol BBC Warehouse Studios
Cast
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Helen Mirren (Annie Marsh), George Costigan (Stephen Marsh), Rosemary Leach (Mrs Marsh), Owen Teale (Ken Marsh), Melanie Hill (Norma), Clive Russell (Chief Inspector Daybury), Caroline Paterson (Jan), Daryl Webster (woman driver), Thomas Taplin, Joshua Taplin (boy in car), David Harewood (Sgt Streete), Pooky Quesnel (WPC Clarke), Marie Hamer (Jackie Marsh), Christopher Madin (Matthew Marsh), Helen Ryan (Mrs Crowther), John Duttine (John), Joyce Falconer (woman in Capri), Jayne MacKenzie (Eileen), Nadim Sawalha (Bahnu), Sean Flanagan (Harry), Rachel Moores (Susan), Margery Mason (greengrocer), Sydney Cole (weighbridge operator), Frazer James (crane operator)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
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In: Sight and Sound v4 n12 December 1994 Page: 62Title: [Sight and Sound - v4 n12 December 1994: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: Sight and Sound v4 n4 April 1994 Page: 60
Title: [Sight and Sound - v4 n4 April 1994: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Video note
In: Empire n54 December 1993 Page: 39
Title: [Empire - n54 December 1993: no known title]Author: NEWMAN, Kim Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
In: Variety 27 Sep 1993 Page: 40
Title: [Variety - 27 Sep 1993: no known title]Author: ELLEY, Derek Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Sight and Sound v3 n12 December 1993 Page: 46
Title: [Sight and Sound - v3 n12 December 1993: no known title]Author: CASTON, Emily Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
In: Screen International n874 11 Sep 1992 Page: 4
Title: [Screen International - n874 11 Sep 1992: no known title]Article type: NoteLanguage: English
Description: Note of distribution details
In: Screen International n870 14 Aug 1992 Page: 6
Title: Top UK talent aboard BBC Screen Two slateAuthor: BATEMAN, Louise Article type: Short ArticleLanguage: English
Description: The BBC is to make 8 new feature films, 4 of which will be intended for theatrical release. The films will all air in the Screen Two slot
In: Screen International n876 25 Sep 1992 Page: 22
Title: [Screen International - n876 25 Sep 1992: no known title]Author: DOBSON, Patricia Article type: Prod. ReportLanguage: English
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(1)
Video materials(1)
Description: 1-inch C-FormatDuration: 83.14 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1995-12-24BFI identifier: C-854605
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape