Airhawk

This article is about the 1981 film. For other uses, see Air Hawk.

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.^[1] It was based on the cartoon strip Air Hawk and the Flying Doctors by John Dixon.^[2]

Airhawk
Based on	Air Hawk and the Flying Doctors by John Dixon
Written by	Ron McLean
Directed by	David Baker
Starring	Eric Oldfield Louise Howitt
Music by	Gary Hardman
Country of origin	Australia
Original language	English
Production
Producers	Ron McLean Colin Eggleston
Cinematography	Kevan Lind
Running time	92 mins
Production company	Ron McLean Productions
Original release
Release	1981 (1981)

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.^[3]