Because he's the son of a political leader in town, Billy Baker struggles to fit in. When he rescues an injured hawk from the prying eyes of a hunting fox, Billy takes a hawk - against the advice of his father - to Mr. McGraw (Oscar winner Burl Ives), the town outcast who has a way with animals. As the two nurse the hawk back to health, the bond between boy, bird, and misunderstood recluse sparks newfound courage and confidence in Billy. A coming-of-age story of acceptance, Baker's Hawk is a warmhearted film for the whole family.

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Baker's Hawk (1976)

Western · 12/12/1976

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Because he's the son of a political leader in town, Billy Baker struggles to fit in. When he rescues an injured hawk from the prying eyes of a hunting fox, Billy takes a hawk - against the advice of his father - to Mr. McGraw (Oscar winner Burl Ives), the town outcast who has a way with animals. As the two nurse the hawk back to health, the bond between boy, bird, and misunderstood recluse sparks newfound courage and confidence in Billy. A coming-of-age story of acceptance, Baker's Hawk is a warmhearted film for the whole family.

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Cast
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Clint Walker

Dan Baker
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Burl Ives

Mr. McGraw
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Diane Baker

Jenny Baker
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Lee Montgomery

Billy Baker (as Lee H. Montgomery)
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Alan Young

Paul Carson
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Taylor Lacher

Sweeney
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Bruce M. Fischer

Blacksmith
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Cam Clarke

Morrie Carson
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Phil Hoover

Sled
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Danny Bonaduce

Robertson
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Brian Williams

Jeremy
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Burt Mustin

General
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Martin Eric

Wattle
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Dick Haynes

2nd Man (as Richard {Dick} Haynes)
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Harold Lee Thompson

Layden
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Bill Conklin

1st Man
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Ted Foulkes

Boy #1
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Robert Foulkes

Boy #2
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Barry Hostetler

Prisoner #4
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John Parish

Guard
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Lyman Dayton Jr.

Boy with General
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Donald D. McDonald

Doc
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Rich Wheeler

Jake
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Corky Johnson

3rd Man
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George Roland

Prisoner #2
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Brockton O'Toole

Prisoner #3 (as Arvid Malnaa)
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William Turner

Prisoner #1
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Stu Falkner

Drunk
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Beverly Rowland

Bessie (as Beverly Roland)
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Ryan Kelley

2nd Man on Stairs
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Steve Vandeman

1st Man on Stairs
Crew
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Lyman Dayton

Director
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Jack M. Bickham

Writer
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Dan Greer

Writer
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Hal Harrison

Writer
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