This is a brief overview of the movie “Nighthawks” that came out in 1981. Sylvester Stallone, Billy Dee Williams, and Lindsay Wagner played key roles in this action and crime film. It offers an interesting insight into where it was filmed, along with some fun facts related to its creation and execution.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of the movie took place at several distinct locations. It was shot at the Arding & Hobbs department store situated at 315 Lavender Hill, Clapham Junction, Clapham, in London, England, UK. Some scenes were filmed at the 52nd Street IRT Subway Station, at 52nd Street & Roosevelt Avenue, Woodside, Queens, New York City, New York, USA. Additional locations included the Roosevelt Island Tram, Roosevelt Island, New York City, New York, USA, and the Hoyt-Schermerhorn Street Subway Station, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA. Portions of the movie were also filmed at Woodside, Queens, New York City, New York, USA.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Sylvester Stallone | Deke DaSilva |
| Billy Dee Williams | Matthew Fox |
| Lindsay Wagner | Irene |
| Persis Khambatta | Shakka |
| Nigel Davenport | Peter Hartman |
| Rutger Hauer | Wulfgar |
| Hilarie Thompson | Pam |
| Joe Spinell | Lt. Munafo |
| Walter Mathews | Commissioner |
| E. Brian Dean | Sergeant |
| Caesar Cordova | Puerto Rican Proprietor |
| Charles Duval | Dr. Ghiselin |
| Tony Munafo | Big Mike |
| Howard Stein | Disco Manager |
| Tawn Christian | Disco Hostess |
| Jamie Gillis | Designer |
| Luke Reilly | Conductor |
| Yvette Hawkins | Mrs. Ntembwe |
| Einar Perry Scott | Mr. Sostrom |
| Erle Bjornstad | Mrs. Sostrom |
| Jacques Roux | French Ambassador |
| Clebert Ford | Nigerian Ambassador |
| Obaka Adedunyo | Mr. Ntembwe |
| Corine Lorain | Suzanne Marigny |
| Jean-Pierre Stewart | Rene Marigny |
| John Shamsul Alam | Ripper |
| Patrick Fox | Reporter |
| John Cianfrone | Mugger – Central Park |
| Tim Marquart | Mugger – Central Park |
| Tony Maffatone | Mugger – Central Park |
| Tom Degidon | Immigration Officer |
| Rita Tellone | Brunette |
| Cliff Cudney | A.T.A.C. Man |
| Joe Dabenigno | A.T.A.C. Man |
| John Devaney | A.T.A.C. Man |
| Paul Farentino | A.T.A.C. Man |
| Edward Fox | A.T.A.C. Man |
| Randy Francklan | A.T.A.C. Man |
| Richard Noyce | A.T.A.C. Man |
| Dar Robinson | A.T.A.C. Man |
| Judee Wales | A.T.A.C. Man |
| Luke Walter | A.T.A.C. Man |
| Zoya Leporska | Subway Hostage |
| Brian Osborne | Orchard |
| Robert Pugh | Kenna |
| Catherine Mary Stewart | Sales Girl |
| Frederick Treves | Chief Police Inspector |
| Santo Alam | Ripper (uncredited) |
| Glory Annen | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Maria Baan | Hostage (uncredited) |
| Jim Beaver | Subway Passenger (uncredited) |
| Jellybean Benítez | DJ at Xenon (uncredited) |
| Catherine Carlen | Disco Dancer (uncredited) |
| Ann Pearl Gary | Hostage in Cable Car (uncredited) |
| Charlie Gray | London Passer-by (uncredited) |
| Wendy Hammers | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Diane H. Kelly | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Carrie Klein | Mother – Hostage (uncredited) |
| Ralph G. Morse | Furtive Customer (uncredited) |
| Gerard Murphy | Detective Mooney (uncredited) |
| Billie Perkins | Terrified subway woman (uncredited) |
| Jerry Schram | Club Dancer (uncredited) |
| Tieg Thomas | Disco Dancer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
Some fascinating details about the movie include:
- The movie was directed by Bruce Malmuth, Gary Nelson, and Sylvester Stallone.
- The storyline was crafted by David Shaber and Paul Sylbert.
- It is rated ‘R’ and runs for 1 hour and 39 minutes.
- The film was released on April 10, 1981, in the USA.
- The movie features Sylvester Stallone as Deke DaSilva, Billy Dee Williams as Matthew Fox, and Lindsay Wagner as Irene, among others.
- It also includes performances from Nigel Davenport as Peter Hartman, Rutger Hauer as Wulfgar, and Joe Spinell as Lt. Munafo.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Arding & Hobbs department store, 315 Lavender Hill, Clapham Junction, Clapham, London, England, UK
- Latitude: 51.4629033
- Longitude: -0.167806
- Place ID: ChIJrd9e2e0FdkgRfpDkOfhWaOA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 315 Lavender Hill, London SW11 1PW, UK
- Timezone: Europe/London
- Location Name: 52nd Street IRT Subway Station, 52nd Street & Roosevelt Avenue, Woodside, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7442591
- Longitude: -73.91248809999999
- Place ID: ChIJEdIf4t9ewokRKr3oEnYLUTQ
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 52 St, Queens, NY 11377, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Roosevelt Island Tram, Roosevelt Island, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7572895
- Longitude: -73.9541162
- Place ID: ChIJVwZ6u59ZwokRsSeIMKoUeZg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: W Main St, New York, NY 10044, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Hoyt-Schermerhorn Street Subway Station, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.688587
- Longitude: -73.984779
- Place ID: ChIJIwtUHE1awokRTAqZATg9BEs
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Hoyt – Schermerhorn Sts, Brooklyn, NY 11201, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Woodside, Queens, New York City, New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7532704
- Longitude: -73.9068858
- Place ID: ChIJ7-MV-hpfwokRFO3DgM-5Uyw
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Woodside, Queens, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
