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Hawkeye
The Strip, Las Vegas, the city that never sleeps & neither do the cops. Especially Alexander "Hawkeye" Hawkamoto & Charlie Wilson the Toughest, meanest cop team that ever kicked ... and took names. After Hawkeye's best friend is mysteriously killed by the mob, there is nothing, no one or anything that will stop Hawkeye and Wilson from finding the killers and bringing them to justice. It is war as the Mafia and the Yakuza do battle with Hawkeye and Wilson in an all out kill or be killed. It's "48 hours", Hong Kong style!
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Plot Summary
John "Hawkeye" Wyndom, a former special forces operative, is framed for a murder he didn't commit. While on the run, he attempts to clear his name and uncover the conspiracy that led to his downfall. He enlists the help of his former military associates and a mysterious woman who seems to know more than she lets on. The series follows his perilous journey as he navigates dangerous situations and evades capture.
Critical Reception
The TV movie "Hawkeye" was part of a pilot for a potential series that ultimately did not get picked up. Reviews were mixed, with some acknowledging the action sequences but many criticizing the derivative plot and uneven pacing. It garnered little mainstream attention.
What Reviewers Say
The film attempted a serviceable action-thriller plot but struggled with originality.
Lee Horsley delivered a competent performance as the rugged protagonist.
Despite some engaging moments, the overall execution was deemed unremarkable.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Hawkeye' (1988) is not widely documented, but it is generally considered a forgettable TV movie that failed to capture significant viewer interest.
Fun Fact
The pilot film was intended to launch a weekly series, but it was ultimately not picked up by ABC, with only the pilot movie airing.
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