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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. It was based on the cartoon strip Air Hawk and the Flying Doctors by John Dixon.

Premise

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

• Eric Oldfield as Jim Hawk
• Louise Howitt as Janet Grant
• Phillip Ross as Bob Fenton
• Michael Aitkens as The Cowboy
• Elli Maclure as Ellen Boulton
• David Robson as Warren Hawk
• Robbie McGregor as Hans
• Kate Sheil as Wendy
• Margaret Christensen as Mum Foster
• Lois Ramsey as Dorcas
• Myra De Groot as Aunt Ellie
• Allan Oberholzer as Carter
• Malcolm Cork as Wills
• Leo Wockner as Hal Matthews

Production

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.

References

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.

External links

• Airhawk at IMDb
• Airhawk at National Film and Sound Archive
• Air Hawk at AustLit
• Airhawk at Oz Movies

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