Wolfen(1981)
“They can hear a cloud pass overhead, the rhythm of your blood. They can track you by yesterday's shadow. They can tear the scream from your throat.”
Overview
A New York City cop and an expert criminologist trying to solve a series of grisly deaths in which the victims have seemingly been maimed by feral animals discover a sinister connection between the crimes and an old legend.
Director
Michael Wadleigh
Studio
King-Hitzig Productions
Budget
$17M
Revenue
$11M
Cast
Albert Finney
as Dewey Wilson
Diane Venora
as Rebecca Neff
Edward James Olmos
as Eddie Holt
Gregory Hines
as Whittington
Tom Noonan
as Ferguson
Dick O'Neill
as Warren
Dehl Berti
as Old Indian
Peter Michael Goetz
as Ross
Sam Gray
as Mayor
Ralph Bell
as Commissioner
Max M. Brown
as Christopher van der Veer
Anne Pohtamo
as Pauline van der Veer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
1h 55m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$17M
Box Office
$11M
Production Companies
King-Hitzig Productions • Orion Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wolfen?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Wolfen (1981).
What is Wolfen about?▼
A New York City cop and an expert criminologist trying to solve a series of grisly deaths in which the victims have seemingly been maimed by feral animals discover a sinister connection between the crimes and an old legend.
Who directed Wolfen?▼
Wolfen was directed by Michael Wadleigh and released in 1981. It is a horror, thriller film.
How long is Wolfen?▼
Wolfen has a runtime of 1 hours and 55 minutes (115 minutes total).
Who stars in Wolfen?▼
The cast of Wolfen includes Albert Finney as Dewey Wilson, Diane Venora as Rebecca Neff, Edward James Olmos as Eddie Holt, Gregory Hines as Whittington, Tom Noonan as Ferguson and more.
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