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Release Date:
7 October 1983 (USA)
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A True Story. more
Plot:
A government researcher, sent to research the "menace" of wolves in the north, learns about the true beneficial and positive nature of the species. full summary | full synopsis
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Nominated for Oscar.
Another 5 wins
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(2 articles)
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A haunting masterpiece that will move you
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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 |
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105 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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Canada:A (Nova Scotia) |
Iceland:12 |
Australia:G |
Canada:F (Ontario) |
Canada:G (Quebec) |
Canada:PG (Manitoba) |
Finland:K-8 |
Sweden:7 |
UK:PG |
USA:PG
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Although all the wolves used in the movie were tamed, at times the cameraman had to hold a chicken above their head to draw their attention to him. When needed, he gave the poultry a good jolt, which had the effect of having the chicken violently shaking it wings and getting the wolves to stare in perplexity at this behavior.
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Factual errors: According to Tyler's background narrations, it is early April when the snow melts and the lake is completely unfrozen by early May. In reality, snow in the Arctic doesn't melt until June.
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Quotes:
Mike:
To me a wolf means money. It's a way of making a living. One wolf pelt is about $350 dollars. And I've got to feed my family; my children. Buy a snowmobile; food, rifle, bullets whatever.
Tyler: You wouldn't ah... you wouldn't kill these wolves?
Mike: These ones... no. No I don't think so. Besides you would get mad if I killed one of them... and your gun is bigger than mine.
Tyler: Yeah.
Mike: I'd like to though.
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Tyler: You wouldn't ah... you wouldn't kill these wolves?
Mike: These ones... no. No I don't think so. Besides you would get mad if I killed one of them... and your gun is bigger than mine.
Tyler: Yeah.
Mike: I'd like to though.
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Referenced in Heavenly Bodies (1984)
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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.