A Man Called Hawk is a prime time television series that ran on the ABC television network between January 1989 and May 1989. The series is a spin-off of the crime drama series Spenser: For Hire, and features the character Hawk, who first appeared in the 1976 novel Promised Land, the fourth in the series of Spenser novels by mystery writer Robert B. Parker. Brooks reprised the role of Hawk in four subsequent TV movies: Spenser: Ceremony, Spenser: Pale Kings and Princes, Spenser: The Judas Goat, and Spenser: A Savage Place. Each is considered a sequel to Spenser: For Hire.
Cast: Avery Brooks, Moses Gunn
Season 1
13 episodes
- 1. The Master's MirrorHawk searches for an old friend and fellow Vietnam War vet turned stressed-out government operative named David Tracton, who has become a killing machine. Hawk's old boss, Col. Edward Stoller, director of covert field operations in U.S. Intelligence asks Hawk to look for Tracton and bring him in before it's too late. Hawk enlists the help of Tracton's half-Vietnamese daughter to save his friend. Tracton is ultimately shot to death at the Jefferson Memorial after Hawk, unaware that he's being followed, leads him there. In this episode, Hawk gives the Old Man a signed, first-edition copy of WEB DuBois' 1903 book ""Souls of Black Folk."" Angela Bassett also appears in this episode as a high school teacher who could become Hawk's love interest.CC1 h 0 minJan 28, 1989
- 2. A Time and a PlaceNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minFeb 4, 1989
- 3. Hear No EvilNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minFeb 11, 1989
- 4. Passing the BarNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minFeb 18, 1989
- 5. The Divided ChildNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minFeb 25, 1989
- 6. VendettaNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minMar 4, 1989
- 7. Choice of ChanceNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minMar 11, 1989
- 8. PoisonNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minMar 25, 1989
- 9. Never My LoveNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minApr 1, 1989
- 10. Intensive CareNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minApr 15, 1989
- 11. If Memory ServesNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minApr 29, 1989
- 12. Beautiful Are the StarsNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minMay 6, 1989
- 13. Life after DeathNo synopsis available yet.CC1 h 0 minMay 13, 1989
A Man Called Hawk
A Man Called Hawk is a prime time television series that ran on the ABC television network between January 1989 and May 1989. The series is a spin-off of the crime drama series Spenser: For Hire, and features the character Hawk, who first appeared in the 1976 novel Promised Land, the fourth in the series of Spenser novels by mystery writer Robert B. Parker. Brooks reprised the role of Hawk in four subsequent TV movies: Spenser: Ceremony, Spenser: Pale Kings and Princes, Spenser: The Judas Goat, and Spenser: A Savage Place. Each is considered a sequel to Spenser: For Hire.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Robert B. Parker
- Cast
- Avery Brooks, Moses Gunn
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
English
Where to watch
Not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service.
