Nighthawks pairs Sylvester Stallone and Billy Dee Williams as a pair of NYC city cops, who due to their effectiveness against street crime are chosen by Interpol to hunt down Wulfgar, a European terrorist who has come to NY to cause havoc. Wulfgar is played by Rutger Hauer and Hauer gives an amazing performance as a homicidal maniac who uses social causes to simply kill. Stallone, I thought, was very good in this and Williams turns in a solid effort too. This was a departure for Stallone from the kind of roles we had seen from him at that point in his career, and he handled it well. He played his character very cool but not over the top. This was a serious film, so not much humor, but there was a fine tension between Hauer and Stallone.
I really enjoyed Nighthawks and definitely believe it should be seen. I was not familiar with Hauer, but he was so good in this I literally am actively seeking out other films of his. Also, would like to mention that Joe Spinell plays a lieutenant of the NYC police department and I mention this because Spinell was a fine character actor and he gives his usual strong effort. I recommend Nighthawks for anyone who hasn't seen it and if you have think about revisiting it.
I really enjoyed Nighthawks and definitely believe it should be seen. I was not familiar with Hauer, but he was so good in this I literally am actively seeking out other films of his. Also, would like to mention that Joe Spinell plays a lieutenant of the NYC police department and I mention this because Spinell was a fine character actor and he gives his usual strong effort. I recommend Nighthawks for anyone who hasn't seen it and if you have think about revisiting it.