Larry Talbot regresa al castillo de su padre en Gales y conoce a una hermosa mujer. Una noche, Talbot la acompaña a un carnaval local donde conocen a una misteriosa adivina gitana.Larry Talbot regresa al castillo de su padre en Gales y conoce a una hermosa mujer. Una noche, Talbot la acompaña a un carnaval local donde conocen a una misteriosa adivina gitana.Larry Talbot regresa al castillo de su padre en Gales y conoce a una hermosa mujer. Una noche, Talbot la acompaña a un carnaval local donde conocen a una misteriosa adivina gitana.
- Premios
- 2 premios y 3 nominaciones
- Lawrence Talbot
- (as Lon Chaney)
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- Gypsy Woman
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- Townswoman
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- Townswoman
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- Wykes
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- Townswoman
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- Villager
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- Girl
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Argumento
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- CuriosidadesThe "wolf" that Larry Talbot fights with was Lon Chaney Jr.'s own German Shepherd.
- PifiasBela 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.
- Citas
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?
- ConexionesEdited into The Wolfman (1966)
"The Wolf Man" is a classic tragedy where a man becomes a beast that must kill every time the full moon shines on the sky. Lon Chaney Jr. is Larry Talbot, who returns home to Wales after spending years in the U.S.. Not only he'll have to adapt to the life in countryside and improve his relationship with his father (Claude Rains); now he'll face the curse of the werewolf after been bitten by the gypsy Bela (Bela Lugosi).
I have always thought that the previous "Werewolf of London" was a vastly superior film in terms of acting, direction and even make-up; however, the film's plot is not captivating and in the end not very attractive. On the other hand, Curt Siodmack's script for "The Wolf Man" is a brilliant masterpiece of horror and fantasy. So perfect that it makes up for all the film's other flaws, as it has an unnatural charm that is simply mesmerizing.
Like a Greek tragedy, the saga of Larry Talbot and his curse works in so many levels that is no surprise that it is the film that not only type-casted Chaney, but also serve as basis for all the future werewolf films. Siodmack basically creates the Werewolf myths out of thin air and gives them form with masterful care. Who can forget Maleva's (Maria Ouspenskaya) words? The "Wolf Man" rhyme is now one of the most famous quotes in film history.
Claude Rains is superb as Sir John Talbot, and gives the role the dignity that requires. Probably Lon Chaney Jr. had a limited range as an actor, but he was the perfect Larry Talbot with his sad looks and overall tragic appearance. Against all odds, Chaney embodied the wolf man and made the part almost mythical. The rest of the cast was definitely not as convincing as those great actors; however, Maria Ouspenskaya and Bela Lugosi are terrific as the gypsies who will play an important part in Talbot's future.
Jack Pierce's make-up is definitely the other star in this movie. The legendary monster maker created a piece that is now considered legendary. The wolf man's make-up is more beast-like and primal than the subtle one that Henry Hull used in "Werewolf of London", but that is because both werewolves are very different between them. While Hull's character was the darkest side of his persona, Chaney's wolf man is a beast that posses his body, and Jack Pierce captured that essence with the limited technology of his time, creating an immortal masterpiece in make-up history.
"The Wolf Man" may not be a perfect film, but the captivating storyline and the mystique surrounding it definitely have earned this movie a huge reputation as one of the best of the Universal Studios films of the 30s-40s era. While there may be better werewolf movies out there, this one will always be remembered as THE definitive werewolf classic. 8/10
- jluis1984
- 24 abr 2006
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Detalles
- Fecha de lanzamiento
- País de origen
- Idioma
- Títulos en diferentes países
- The Wolf Man
- Localizaciones del rodaje
- Court of Miracles, Backlot, Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, Estados Unidos(Werewolf 's loud howl awakens local villagers after grave digger is killed)
- Empresa productora
- Ver más compañías en los créditos en IMDbPro
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- Presupuesto
- 180.000 US$ (estimación)
- Recaudación en todo el mundo
- 420 US$
- Duración1 hora 10 minutos
- Color
- Relación de aspecto
- 1.37 : 1