Hudson Hawk

Hudson Hawk - The Master Thief is an American action- comedy from director Michael Lehmann from the 1991 Bruce Willis plays the title role, a clever master thief. . Other cast members are Danny Aiello, Andie MacDowell, James Coburn and CSI Miami star David Caruso. Also, still trying Sandra Bernhard, known from the sitcom " Roseanne ".

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Eddie Hawkins, called " Hudson Hawk", is a former safecracker and master thief - and just released fresh out of prison. However, before this comes to drink at last one of his beloved cappuccino, he is being blackmailed by the same multiple parties ( including the Mafia and the CIA) to different art hardware.

Hawkins gets to work and soon discovers that behind all these actions, a mysterious company called " Mayflower Industries" is; its owner, the crazy billionaire married couple, Darwin and Minerva Mayflower want, using the hidden in the works of art parts of a crystal finish the " Macchina del Oro ", a Leonardo da Vinci developed by machine for gold production. They need above all three of da Vinci's works, the model of an equestrian statue of the Duke Francesco Sforza, the Codex and the helicopter. The billionaire married couple, wants to make as much gold that the world market price falls drastically. Because by all who have hoarded gold, poorer, would would be the Mayflowers richest and would rule the world.

Anna Baragli, art specialist and secret agent of a counterintelligence organization of the Vatican, attaches itself to Hudson Hawks heels and soon falls in love him. Nevertheless, they tried to prevent him from stealing the Codex of St. Peter; their organization has an agreement with CIA agent George Kaplan, to get at the people behind the conspiracy.

Hawk must soon find that not only Kaplan, but also his best friend Tommy Five - Tone works for the Mayflowers. However, Tommy and he can escape and decide to use a trick to put their opponents together with Anna the craft. They are being chased by a number of agents Mayflowers, which they eventually fall into the hands. In Da Vinci's castle, where the " Macchina del Oro " is to be done is, there is a showdown between the Hawks team, the Mayflowers and Kaplan's men.

Hawk is forced to make up the crystal, makes this a mistake but deliberately - with disastrous results: half the castle flies into the air, as Darwin Mayflower Gold tries to produce, Hawk and Anna escape in a Da Vinci primitive aircraft. Finally, they come against the backdrop of the burning castle finally to rest - and Hudson Hawk to his cappuccino.

Background

  • Isabella Rossellini was originally intended for the role of Anna, but was later replaced by Maruschka Detmers (St. Pauli Nacht ). Since these had to leave the project because of back problems, Andie MacDowell jumped.
  • The film uses a mix of different conspiracy theories and references to other films - especially the popular Our Man Flint movies with James Coburn from the 60s.
  • An essential part of the film are the vocal performances by Bruce Willis and Danny Aiello. Their songs are also included in the soundtrack of the film.
  • As a backdrop for the Mayflower villa served the facade of the Palazzo della Civiltà Italiana.

Reception

Hudson Hawk was spectacular panned by the critics, the revenue at the box office were very low: at a cost of 65 million dollars playing the movie in the U.S., only 17.2 million a. This was followed by the Golden Raspberry for worst director ( Lehmann), the worst screenplay (force, Willis, de Souza ) and the worst film. Furthermore, the film in the categories Worst protagonist Worst Supporting Actor Worst Supporting Actress (Sandra Bernhard ) was ( Bruce Willis ), ( Richard E. Grant) nominated. The makers attributed this primarily to the sometimes chaotic shooting and constantly being changed script.

Bruce Willis retired in the aftermath of script writing and focused on his work as an actor.

Reviews

" A verquastes conglomeration of commercial action and stupid parody approaches, every spark of wit and voltage smothered in its unorganized bustle in the approach. "

" The mix of slapstick, musical and thriller flopped in the cinema, is as bizarre rarity but worth seeing. Conclusion: Stripped parody of superhero movies "

1991 in film Robert Kraft (composer) Steven E. de Souza Joel Silver Film score Michael Kamen Dante Spinotti Chris Lebenzon Michael Tronick Donald Patrick Harvey Central Intelligence Agency Alchemy North by Northwest 1960s Heathers Airheads
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