An ordinary high school student discovers that his family has an unusual pedigree when he finds himself turning into a werewolf.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Michael J. Fox | ... | Scott Howard | |
| James Hampton | ... | Harold Howard | |
| Susan Ursitti | ... | Boof | |
| Jerry Levine | ... | Stiles | |
| Matt Adler | ... | Lewis | |
| Lorie Griffin | ... | Pamela | |
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James MacKrell | ... | Mr. Thorne (as Jim MacKrell) |
| Mark Arnold | ... | Mick | |
| Jay Tarses | ... | Coach Finstock | |
| Mark Holton | ... | Chubby | |
| Scott Paulin | ... | Kirk Lolley | |
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Elizabeth Gorcey | ... | Tina |
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Melanie Manos | ... | Gina |
| Doug Savant | ... | Brad | |
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Charles Zucker | ... | Malcolm |
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Meet Scott Howard, a struggling high school student with problems. He is on a lackluster basketball team with a lame duck coach, he is having problems getting noticed by the prettiest girl in his school, Pamela Wells (who already has a boyfriend who wants to ruin Scott's life named Mick McAllister). But in the middle of it all, he feels an effects of a dog whistle and he itches everywhere and even discovers that his nails are longer and sharp. When he came home from a party, he discovers his new problem. He is a half human-wolf hybrid. He tries to keep this a secret, but during a basketball game the secret comes out and it helped Scott to turn his life around, the basketball team starts to become a contender for the state championships. He became very popular, and he was discovered by Pamela, and begin to go out with each other (despite that Pamela is still going out with Mick). However, Scott's father warns him about turning into the wolf out of anger. Scott must watch his anger as ... Written by John Wiggins
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1980s | homophobia | homophobic slur | woman wrapped in a towel | side boob |Taglines:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
23 August 1985 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$6,120,348, 25 August 1985Gross USA:
$33,086,611Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$33,086,611Company Credits
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Scott Howard: No. I mean ye-yes, sir but the halls were wet.
Vice Principal Thorne: Let me see your hands.
Scott Howard: [nervously] Sir?
Vice Principal Thorne: Let me see your hands.
[Scott shows Thorne his hands, he sighs]
Vice Principal Thorne: You wouldn't happen to have a marker on you, would you?
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Music by Miles Goodman (uncredited)
Lyrics by Douglas Brayfield (uncredited)
Performed by Mark Vieha
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Trivia
James Hampton, who played Scott Howard's father Harold, said at a Teen Wolf Convention that he was originally cast as Coach Finstock, played by Jay Tarses. See more »Goofs
At the dance, Stiles' position changes as Teen Wolf walks down the line of people. First he is seen standing next to Mick, then he is further down the line. See more »Quotes
Vice Principal Thorne: Awful far from your side of the building aren't you, Howard?Scott Howard: No. I mean ye-yes, sir but the halls were wet.
Vice Principal Thorne: Let me see your hands.
Scott Howard: [nervously] Sir?
Vice Principal Thorne: Let me see your hands.
[Scott shows Thorne his hands, he sighs]
Vice Principal Thorne: You wouldn't happen to have a marker on you, would you?
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Crazy Credits
The end credits are shown as the crowd cheers and celebrates in slow motion. See more »Alternate Versions
The Blu-ray releases slow down the film's audio pitch at 4% (save for the MGM logo on the 2011 MGM Blu-ray). See more »Soundtracks
WAY TO GOMusic by Miles Goodman (uncredited)
Lyrics by Douglas Brayfield (uncredited)
Performed by Mark Vieha
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How anyone could not like this film is beyond me! It has everything from really hot babes ,great comedy, a wicked and inspiring ending and ofcourse Michael J. Fox.
This movie also has a brilliant soundtrack including Mark Safan's "Win in the End". The cost of the rental is worth it for this song alone.
This movie is a must see for teens and adults alike. Anyone who likes seeing the good guys triumph and has a soft spot for regular joes getting the girl and achieving greatness will appreciate this.
You'll laugh, You'll cheer, You'll Howl!!!!!