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The Wolf Man

  • 19411941
  • AA
  • 1h 10m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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Lon Chaney Jr. and Evelyn Ankers in The Wolf Man (1941)
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Larry Talbot returns to his father's castle in Wales and meets a beautiful woman. One fateful night, Talbot escorts her to a local carnival where they meet a mysterious gypsy fortune teller.Larry Talbot returns to his father's castle in Wales and meets a beautiful woman. One fateful night, Talbot escorts her to a local carnival where they meet a mysterious gypsy fortune teller.Larry Talbot returns to his father's castle in Wales and meets a beautiful woman. One fateful night, Talbot escorts her to a local carnival where they meet a mysterious gypsy fortune teller.

IMDb RATING
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  • Director
    • George Waggner
  • Writer
    • Curt Siodmak
  • Stars
    • Claude Rains
    • Warren William
    • Ralph Bellamy
Top credits
  • Director
    • George Waggner
  • Writer
    • Curt Siodmak
  • Stars
    • Claude Rains
    • Warren William
    • Ralph Bellamy
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 238User reviews
    • 131Critic reviews
    • 72Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 3 nominations

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    The Wolf Man
    Trailer 1:48
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    Lon Chaney Jr. in The Wolf Man (1941)
    Lon Chaney Jr. in The Wolf Man (1941)
    Lon Chaney Jr. in The Wolf Man (1941)
    Lon Chaney Jr. in The Wolf Man (1941)
    Lon Chaney Jr. and Evelyn Ankers in The Wolf Man (1941)
    Lon Chaney Jr. in The Wolf Man (1941)
    Lon Chaney Jr. and Maria Ouspenskaya in The Wolf Man (1941)
    Lon Chaney Jr. in The Wolf Man (1941)
    Lon Chaney Jr. in The Wolf Man (1941)
    Lon Chaney Jr. in The Wolf Man (1941)
    Lon Chaney Jr. in The Wolf Man (1941)
    Lon Chaney Jr. in The Wolf Man (1941)

    Top cast

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    Claude Rains
    Claude Rains
    • Sir John Talbotas Sir John Talbot
    Warren William
    Warren William
    • Dr. Lloydas Dr. Lloyd
    Ralph Bellamy
    Ralph Bellamy
    • Colonel Montfordas Colonel Montford
    Patric Knowles
    Patric Knowles
    • Frank Andrewsas Frank Andrews
    Bela Lugosi
    Bela Lugosi
    • Belaas Bela
    Maria Ouspenskaya
    Maria Ouspenskaya
    • Malevaas Maleva
    Evelyn Ankers
    Evelyn Ankers
    • Gwen Conliffeas Gwen Conliffe
    J.M. Kerrigan
    J.M. Kerrigan
    • Charles Conliffeas Charles Conliffe
    Fay Helm
    Fay Helm
    • Jennyas Jenny
    Forrester Harvey
    Forrester Harvey
    • Twiddleas Twiddle
    Lon Chaney Jr.
    Lon Chaney Jr.
    • Lawrence Talbotas Lawrence Talbot
    • (as Lon Chaney)
    • …
    Jessie Arnold
    Jessie Arnold
    • Gypsy Womanas Gypsy Woman
    • (uncredited)
    Gertrude Astor
    Gertrude Astor
    • Townswomanas Townswoman
    • (uncredited)
    Caroline Frances Cooke
    Caroline Frances Cooke
    • Townswomanas Townswoman
    • (uncredited)
    Harry Cording
    Harry Cording
    • Wykesas Wykes
    • (uncredited)
    Margaret Fealy
    Margaret Fealy
    • Townswomanas Townswoman
    • (uncredited)
    Gibson Gowland
    Gibson Gowland
    • Villageras Villager
    • (uncredited)
    Mercedes Hill
    • Girlas Girl
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • George Waggner
    • Writer
      • Curt Siodmak(original screenplay)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Upon the death of his brother, Larry Talbot returns from America to his ancestral home in Wales. He visits a gypsy camp with village girl Jenny Williams, who is attacked by Bela, a gypsy who has turned into a werewolf. Larry kills the werewolf but is bitten during the fight. Bela's mother tells him that this will cause him to become a werewolf at each full moon. Larry confesses his plight to his unbelieving father, Sir John, who then joins the villagers in a hunt for the wolf. Transformed by the full moon, Larry heads for the forest and a fateful meeting with both Sir John and Gwen Conliffe. —Doug Sederberg <vornoff@sonic.net>
    werewolfgypsysecretfull moonmonster136 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • In many a distant village, there exists the Legend of the Werewolf or Wolf Man, a legend of a strange mortal man with the hair and fangs of an unearthly beast... his hideous howl, a dirge of death!
    • Genres
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Romance
    • Certificate
      • A
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The "wolf" that Larry Talbot fights with was Lon Chaney Jr.'s own German Shepherd.
    • Goofs
      Bela the Gypsy transforms into an actual wolf, not a wolf/man. When his body is discovered, his feet are bare but he is wearing a shirt and trousers. The wolf killed by Larry Talbot was not wearing any clothing.
    • Quotes

      Jenny Williams: Even a man who is pure in heart and says his prayers by night, may become a wolf when the wolfbane blooms and the autumn moon is bright.

      Larry Talbot: [after hearing it twice already] You know that one too, eh?

    • Connections
      Edited into The Wolfman (1966)

    User reviews238

    Review
    Top review
    A true classic
    When I was about 18, my uncle came over and said he had just bought two new movies Frankenstien and the Wolf Man and wanted me to watch them with him. Since I was nursing a broken foot at the time I decided to go watch them. Thank you uncle for a truly memorable night. The Wolf Man is great movie. It spooky atmosphere and creepy music only add to this gem of a flick. As far as Lon Chaney goes; this role was made for him. He is perfect as the tragic Larry Talbot. Horror movie makers of today should watch these classic gems before attempting their movies. God knows they could learn a thing or two about how to make a REAL horror movies. What must Lon, Boris, Bela and Vincent be think as they look down the atrocities that are called horror movies. It's like my uncle has always said: They sure don't make horror movies like they used to.

    They sure don't uncle. They sure don't.
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    • machette
    • Nov 20, 1999

    FAQ8

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • March 13, 1942 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Destiny
    • Filming locations
      • Court of Miracles, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Universal Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $180,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $420
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 10 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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