Airhawk, also known as Star of the North, is a 1981 Australian television action film directed by David Baker and starring Eric Oldfield and Louise Howitt.[1] It was based on the cartoon strip Air Hawk and the Flying Doctors by John Dixon.[2]

Airhawk
Based onAir Hawk and the Flying Doctors
by John Dixon
Written byRon McLean
Directed byDavid Baker
StarringEric Oldfield
Louise Howitt
Music byGary Hardman
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducersRon McLean
Colin Eggleston
CinematographyKevan Lind
Running time92 mins
Production companyRon McLean Productions
Original release
Release1981 (1981)

Premise

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Outback pilot Jim Hawk investigates the murder of his brother, who had been involved in diamond mining in Queensland. He uncovers a plan to flood the market with diamonds.

Cast

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Production

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The film was one of three low budget movies made by Ron McLean Productions, set up by writer Ron McLean in association with Colin Eggleston. It was partly financed by the Queensland Film Corporation.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Ed. Scott Murray, Australia on the Small Screen 1970-1995, Oxford Uni Press, 1996 p4
  2. ^ AIRHAWK - STAR OF THE NORTH at Peter Malone accessed 18 June 2013
  3. ^ Vagg, Stephen (5 December 2021). "Forgotten Australian TV Writers: Ron McLean". Filmink.
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