A government researcher, sent to research the "menace" of wolves in the north, learns about the true beneficial and positive nature of the species.
Looking for movies and TV shows the whole family can watch together? Check out the Family Entertainment Guide.
Related News
The Good Dinosaur: its five year path to the big screen
3 November 2015 2:20 PM, +01:00 | Den of Geek
3 November 2015 2:20 PM, +01:00 | Den of Geek
Multicultural and multinational 88th Academy Award Submissions
17 September 2015 11:30 PM, +01:00 | Alt Film Guide
17 September 2015 11:30 PM, +01:00 | Alt Film Guide
Review: Smart kids once again save Winter in sweet 'Dolphin Tale 2'
12 September 2014 6:10 PM, +01:00 | Hitfix
12 September 2014 6:10 PM, +01:00 | Hitfix
Want to help choose the next great Amazon Original comedy series? Stream and review now during Amazon Pilot Season.
Join us on "Style Code Live" daily to connect, shop and chat live with fashion designers, beauty experts and celebrities! Discover today's best beauty hacks and the top style secrets!
User Lists
Related lists from IMDb users
Connect with IMDb
Share this Rating
Title: Never Cry Wolf (1983)
Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below.
Photos
Learn more
People who liked this also liked...
The Snow Walker
(2003)
Adventure
|
Drama
Director:
Charles Martin Smith
Stars:
Barry Pepper,
Annabella Piugattuk,
James Cromwell
The Lost World of Mr. Hardy
(Video 2008)
Documentary
Directors:
Heike Bachelier,
Andy Heathcote
Alone in the Wilderness
(TV Movie 2004)
Documentary
Stars:
Dick Proenneke,
Bob Swerer Jr.,
Wendy Ishii
Go in the Wilderness
(2013)
Drama
|
Fantasy
Director:
Elza Kephart
Stars:
Stephanie Chapman-Baker,
Kevin Walker,
Julie Johnson
Adventure
|
Drama
Director:
Randal Kleiser
Stars:
Ethan Hawke,
Klaus Maria Brandauer,
Seymour Cassel
The Necessities of Life
(2008)
Drama
Director:
Benoit Pilon
Stars:
Natar Ungalaaq,
Éveline Gélinas,
Paul-André Brasseur
Return to Snowy River
(1988)
Adventure
|
Drama
|
Western
Director:
Geoff Burrowes
Stars:
Tom Burlinson,
Sigrid Thornton,
Brian Dennehy
Action
|
Drama
|
Sport
Director:
Carroll Ballard
Stars:
Matthew Modine,
Jennifer Grey,
Cliff Robertson
Jeremiah Johnson
(1972)
Adventure
|
Drama
|
Western
Director:
Sydney Pollack
Stars:
Robert Redford,
Will Geer,
Delle Bolton
North Face
(2008)
Adventure
|
Drama
|
History
Director:
Philipp Stölzl
Stars:
Benno Fürmann,
Florian Lukas,
Johanna Wokalek
5 Lost at Sea
(2009)
Documentary
Directors:
Jesse Martin,
Josh Schmidt
Stars:
Maria Stevnbak Andersen,
Nicolette Fendon,
Maya Knight
Edit
Cast
| Complete credited cast: | |||
| Charles Martin Smith | ... |
Farley Mowat /
Tyler
|
|
| Brian Dennehy | ... |
Rosie
|
|
 |
Zachary Ittimangnaq | ... |
Ootek
|
|
|
Samson Jorah | ... |
Mike
|
|
|
Hugh Webster | ... |
Drunk
|
|
|
Martha Ittimangnaq | ... |
Woman
|
|
|
Tom Dahlgren | ... |
Hunter #1
|
|
|
Walker Stuart | ... |
Hunter #2
|
Edit
Plot Summary
|
Plot Synopsis
Storyline
The researcher Tyler is assigned by his government to travel to the Arctic to study the wolves that they believe are responsible for the reduction of the caribou population. The reckless pilot Rosie takes him to the wilderness and he is left alone with his supply in an extremely cold spot. He is saved by the local Ootek that is traveling with his dog sledding. He builds a shelter for Tyler and organizes his supplies. Tyler finds two wolves that he calls George and Angeline and their three offspring and he examines his excrement to learn what they eat. Soon he discovers that the wolves eat only mice and Tyler decides to do the same to prove to the government that the wolves do not eat caribous. Ootek returns with his friend Mike that speaks English and translates what Ootek say. The trio stays together and Tyler learns that Mike is a hunter. Mike travels with Ootek by canoe to see a herd of caribou that is attacked by a pack of wolves. Tyler examines the bones and finds that the animal... Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Taglines:
A True Story. See more »Parents Guide:
View content advisory »
Edit
See full technical specs »
Details
Country:
USARelease Date:
27 January 1984 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Los lobos no lloran See more »Company Credits
Show detailed
company contact information
on
IMDbPro »
Technical Specs
Runtime:
Sound Mix:
DolbyColor:
ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
Edit
See more »
Did You Know?
Trivia
Harsh conditions which played havoc on the production included changing weather, bitter cold, brutal wind, a sun that would refuse to set, and swarms of mosquitoes and black flies, the latter of which actor Charles Martin Smith was allergic to. See more »Goofs
When Rosie is dumping Tyler's equipment out of his plane before taking off and leaving him, Tyler runs after him as he taxis down the ice. Rose then takes off, leaving Tyler. Since Tyler has run forward, all the equipment should be behind him (and us), but in the final shot of Rosie flying away, the stuff is in front of Tyler and stretching into the distance. See more »Quotes
Drunk: [warning Tyler about wolves] They'll come after you, son. Just for the ugly fun of tearing you apart.See more »
I remember when this movie came out I had no interest in seeing it. I thought it was a Disney kid's movie and basically forgot about it for years. About a year ago I caught it one night on cable and began to watch it. I immediately knew that I was seeing a great film, it was obvious within 5 minutes. Since I caught it in the middle and had missed the beginning, I decided to not ruin it and I turned it off with the idea of renting it the very next day, which I did.
"Never Cry Wolf" is a beautiful and breathtaking film about a biologist who travels alone to an extremely remote part of The Yukon in order to live with white wolves, and study their behavior. Charles Martin Smith, who I've always felt is an under-rated actor (see "The Untouchables" and "Starman") gives an unforgettable performance. The cinematography is spectacular, the music is superb, and the message is subtle and haunting.
One of those rare films that can easily be rewarding for adults and kids. "Never Cry Wolf" is a true classic in every sense of the word, I would give it a 10 out of 10 and I do not throw the "classic" word around lightly. Do not miss this film.