Hawk Jones (1986) | Merits of Sin | Region-Free (DVD)

Title: Hawk Jones (1986)

Genre: Action, Comedy

Plot Synopsis:

In a city plagued by corruption and crime, only one man is tough enough to take on the mob: Detective Hawk Jones. With an iron will and a toy gun, he goes head-to-head against a criminal empire in a gritty tale of justice and vengeance. But Hawk isn’t your average action hero—he’s seven years old. In a wildly inventive twist, this action-packed detective story is played entirely by children, dressed to the nines in trench coats, suits, and attitude. It’s noir meets nursery in a delightfully bizarre and oddly effective parody of hard-boiled crime thrillers.

Cast and Crew:

• Director: Richard Lowry

• Writers: Richard Lowry, Tor Lowry

• Cast:

  • Ronnie Schell as Voice of Hawk Jones

  • Cole S. McKay as Voice of Antonio Coppola

  • Todd Fortuna as Hawk Jones

  • Brittany McCall as McAllister

  • Leo DiGregorio as Antonio Coppola

IMDb Link:
Hawk Jones (1986) 

Reviews from Letterboxd:

1. davidbravojr – ★★★☆☆
   “A detective noir spoof starring an all-kid cast who play it completely straight. It works way better than it has any right to.”

2. guywiththeaxe – ★★★½
   “This film is shockingly competent. They built sets, used actual camera movement, and the child actors commit harder than some adults. It’s hilarious in concept, sure, but also sort of charming and ambitious in execution.”

3. t0rin0 – ★★★☆☆
   “The kids are surprisingly good at mimicking the genre, and it never feels like it’s just a joke. There’s heart here, and it’s a fun watch for lovers of oddball cinema.”

4. Brockyt – ★★★☆☆
   “Reminds me of those old backyard films but on a whole other level. The fact that this exists at all is incredible, and it’s shot more competently than most low-budget indie films today.”

5. JaneDoe85 – ★★★½
   “Watched it for the novelty, stayed because it’s genuinely fun. Imagine The Untouchables but everyone is under ten years old.”

Meta Description:
Hawk Jones (1986) is a unique kid-led parody of gritty action detective films, featuring an all-child cast who play it completely straight. A bizarre yet charming blend of noir style and childhood imagination, perfect for cult film fans and lovers of odd cinema.