The Mark of the Hawk (1969)

Description

The Mark of the Hawk is a 1957 American Western film directed by Reginald LeBorg and starring Rock Hudson, Barbara Hale, and Jeff Morrow. The film is about a man who is framed for murder and must go on the run to clear his name. The film begins with a man named Jim Redlin (Rock Hudson) arriving in a small town in the Old West. He is immediately arrested for the murder of a local rancher. Redlin claims he is innocent, but the evidence against him is overwhelming. He is sentenced to death and sent to prison. While in prison, Redlin meets a man named Frank Morgan (Jeff Morrow). Morgan is a former outlaw who has turned his life around. He helps Redlin to escape from prison and the two of them go on the run. They must find a way to clear Redlin's name and prove that he is innocent. The Mark of the Hawk is a classic Western film with all the elements of the genre: action, adventure, romance, and suspense. The film is well-acted and directed, and it is a great example of the Western genre.