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The Mark Of The Hawk

1958, Movie, NR, 83 mins

The Mark Of The Hawk: Review

Political-racial strife on the Dark Continent serves as the thematic background for Poitier as he is torn between two loyalties. Poitier plays an educated African who comes back home to work as a legislator. When his brother, Macklin, heads a revolt against the existing white regime, Poitier is confused as to where his loyalties lie. Direction is well paced, though lapsing into too much dialog at times. Performances are good, with Poitier convincing as the confused native so... read more leave a comment