Hawks

For the politican faction referred to as hawks see Bush administration

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Hawks is a 1988 British comedy film about two terminally ill patients: an English lawyer named Bancroft (Timothy Dalton) and a young American football player (Anthony Edwards), who decide to sneak out of their hospital rooms and live life to its fullest for whatever time they have left.

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1988 - British - Terminally ill - Timothy Dalton - American football - Anthony Edwards

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The film intentionally stays away from giving any specific details regarding the two men's illness, though presumably they have some form of cancer. It was filmed on location in London's Charing Cross Hospital and in the Netherlands.

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Cancer - London - Charing Cross Hospital - Netherlands

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The film was based on a screenplay by Last of the Summer Wine writer Roy Clarke, and the musical score was composed by Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees.

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Last of the Summer Wine - Roy Clarke - Barry Gibb - Bee Gees

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The film is often regarded as the most overlooked and underrated in Timothy Dalton's career. http://www.timothydalton.com/rhawks.html

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Tagline: They Soared Above The Ordinary

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