Street Hawk (VHS, Sealed)

Street Hawk: Vintage VHS Pilot Movie

This vintage VHS tape of Street Hawk, a 1985 pilot TV movie for the subsequent series, remains sealed in its original shrink-wrap, making it a collectible item. It introduces injured motorcycle cop Jesse Mach, chosen to test ride the top-secret, ultra-fast attack motorcycle ‘Street Hawk’. Jesse partners with its creator, Norman Tuttle, to combat urban crime in Los Angeles, first targeting drug smuggler Anthony Corrido, who caused Jesse’s injury and killed his partner. We received this VHS tape donated new in its original shrink-wrap.

The Story of Street Hawk

Injured motorcycle cop Jesse Mach becomes the central figure. He receives a unique opportunity. The government selects him to test ride a top-secret vehicle. This ultra-fast attack motorcycle, ‘Street Hawk’, becomes his new partner. Norman Tuttle, the motorcycle’s creator, joins him. They work together to combat crime across Los Angeles. Their initial assignment holds personal significance for Jesse. They must take down drug smuggler Anthony Corrido. Corrido is responsible for Jesse’s injury. He also killed Jesse’s partner.

The Television Series Origins

Street Hawk aired for 14 episodes on ABC in 1985. The series originated as a Limekiln and Templar Production. It was made in association with Universal Television. Paul M. Belous and Robert Wolterstorff created the central characters. Bruce Lansbury developed its core format. He also initially commissioned the program’s creation.

High-tech Crime Fighting

The concept of ‘Street Hawk’ involves advanced technology. The motorcycle itself represents a key element. Its ultra-fast speed and attack capabilities are central to the crime-fighting efforts. This appeals to fans of 1980s action shows. The partnership between Jesse and Norman combines street smarts with technical genius.

Vintage Collectible Item

This VHS tape is a genuine vintage collectible. Its sealed, original shrink-wrap protects it. This condition increases its value for collectors of classic television or VHS tapes. Owning this tape means possessing a piece of TV history.

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Starring: Rex Smith, Jayne Modean, Richard Venture, Joe Regalbuto
Movie Year: 1984
VHS Year: 1986 (MCA Home Video)
Condition: Donated new, sealed
Compare To: About $40.00 (eBay, average sale price over three years, plus sales tax, including shipping)