The Hawk Is Dying

A Gainesville Florida auto upholsterer attempts to subvert his mundane life by training a wild, red-tailed hawk.

Cast

Paul Giamatti

as Georges Gattling

Michelle Williams

as Betty

Michael Pitt

as Fred

Rusty Schwimmer

as Precious

Robert Wisdom

as Billy Bob

Ann Wedgeworth

as Ma Gattling

Mark Campbell

as Football Player

Ayana Rhoden

as Girlfriend

Taylor Simpson

as Gray Bony Lady

John Hostetter

as Nebbish Professor

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