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Wolf

  • 19941994
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  • 2h 5m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
57K
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Wolf (1994)
Theatrical Trailer from Columbia Tristar
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DramaHorrorRomance
Publisher Will Randall becomes a demon wolf and has to fight to keep his job.Publisher Will Randall becomes a demon wolf and has to fight to keep his job.Publisher Will Randall becomes a demon wolf and has to fight to keep his job.
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
57K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
5,780
594
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Mike Nichols
    • Writers
      • Jim Harrison
      • Wesley Strick
    • Stars
      • Jack Nicholson
      • Michelle Pfeiffer
      • James Spader
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Mike Nichols
    • Writers
      • Jim Harrison
      • Wesley Strick
    • Stars
      • Jack Nicholson
      • Michelle Pfeiffer
      • James Spader
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 169User reviews
    • 87Critic reviews
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 10 nominations

    Videos1

    Wolf
    Trailer 2:05
    Wolf

    Photos200

    Jack Nicholson and Michelle Pfeiffer in Wolf (1994)
    Jack Nicholson and Michelle Pfeiffer in Wolf (1994)
    Wolf (1994)
    Jack Nicholson and Michelle Pfeiffer in Wolf (1994)
    Jack Nicholson and Michelle Pfeiffer in Wolf (1994)
    Jack Nicholson and Michelle Pfeiffer in Wolf (1994)
    Jack Nicholson and Michelle Pfeiffer in Wolf (1994)
    Jack Nicholson and Michelle Pfeiffer in Wolf (1994)
    Jack Nicholson and Michelle Pfeiffer in Wolf (1994)
    Jack Nicholson and Michelle Pfeiffer in Wolf (1994)
    Jack Nicholson in Wolf (1994)
    Jack Nicholson and Michelle Pfeiffer in Wolf (1994)

    Top cast

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    Jack Nicholson
    Jack Nicholson
    • Will Randall
    Michelle Pfeiffer
    Michelle Pfeiffer
    • Laura Alden
    James Spader
    James Spader
    • Stewart Swinton
    Kate Nelligan
    Kate Nelligan
    • Charlotte Randall
    Richard Jenkins
    Richard Jenkins
    • Detective Bridger
    Christopher Plummer
    Christopher Plummer
    • Raymond Alden
    Eileen Atkins
    Eileen Atkins
    • Mary
    David Hyde Pierce
    David Hyde Pierce
    • Roy
    Om Puri
    Om Puri
    • Dr. Vijay Alezais
    Ron Rifkin
    Ron Rifkin
    • Doctor
    Prunella Scales
    Prunella Scales
    • Maude
    Brian Markinson
    Brian Markinson
    • Detective Wade
    Peter Gerety
    Peter Gerety
    • George
    Bradford English
    • Keyes
    Stewart J. Zully
    Stewart J. Zully
    • Gary
    Thomas F. Duffy
    Thomas F. Duffy
    • Tom
    Tom Oppenheim
    • Butler
    Shirin Devrim
    • Party Guest
    • Director
      • Mike Nichols
    • Writers
      • Jim Harrison
      • Wesley Strick
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      At the beginning of production, Jack Nicholson told Special Make-up Effects Supervisor Rick Baker that he was allergic to spirit gum. While he initially didn't believe him, Baker agreed to use a specific medical adhesive on Nicholson which made hand laying the hair on him very difficult as opposed to using spirit gum. One day after he made up James Spader using spirit gum, Baker unintentionally used the same bottle of spirit gum on Nicholson. Baker soon realized what he had done and hoped that Jack wouldn't find out seeing how nothing happened during the application. The next day, Baker was horrified to see that Nicholson wasn't lying as he entered the make-up trailer with large red swells on his face. Nicholson said, "Ricky boy, you used spirit gum, didn't you?" Baker apologized for the confusion and Nicholson stated, "Well, let's just hope it doesn't happen again." Fortunately for everyone, it didn't happen again.
    • Goofs
      In the opening sequence, when Will is driving his Volvo, the sun is setting and the full moon is rising in the same part of the sky. The moon should be black, or be rising on the opposite side of the sun.
    • Quotes

      Will Randall: What do you do?

      Laura: Why do you care?

      Will Randall: I don't. I was just making polite conversation.

      Laura: I'd rather not discuss what I do.

      Will Randall: You know, I think I understand what you're like now. You're very beautiful and you think men are only interested in you because you're beautiful, but you want them to be interested in you because you're you. The problem is, aside from all that beauty, you're not very interesting. You're rude, you're hostile, you're sullen, you're withdrawn. I know you want someone to look past all that at the real person underneath but the only reason anyone would bother to look past all that is because you're beautful. Ironic, isn't it? In an odd way you're your own problem.

      Laura: Sorry. Wrong line. I am not taken aback by your keen insight and suddenly challenged by you.

    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: Speed/The Endless Summer 2/The Lion King/City Slickers II: The Legend of Curley's Gold (1994)

    User reviews169

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    Brilliant visuals and excellent acting create a very underrated film.
    I saw this film when it first appeared in the cinema and I can remember my disappointment at the wolf scenes. Now, five years on, I realise what a gem this film is.

    The cinematography is very well done, providing slick shots throughout which still hold their own against current films. The acting is very good with James Spader oozing sleaziness with every single look, Michelle Pfieffer playing a hardened woman, and Jack Nicholson being, well, Jack Nicholson, but hairier.

    The opening sequence grabs you straight away, stock shocks, but they work fantastically, from then on I found myself impressed on just about every following scene.

    Nicholson is very good at underplaying the beginning of his transformation as he starts to discover his newly heightened senses, but he comes into his own when his powers bring him new found confidence and self assurance.

    Some of the wolf effects are a little cheesy, and the appearance of David Schwimmer playing a cop caused me to flash into Friends mode - he even has a friends-like line, could he _be_ anymore Ross like? Aside from these little niggles the film has an excellent love story with fantastic interaction between Nicholson and Pfieffer with some wry dialog. It's got great lighting and very good cinematography throw in a superb Morricone soundtrack and a cool ending and you've got a great film.
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    • PyrolyticCarbon
    • Nov 8, 1999

    FAQ10

    • What is "Wolf" about?
    • Is "Wolf" based on a book?
    • Was Will bitten by a werewolf?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 17, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Sói
    • Filming locations
      • Bradbury Building - 304 S. Broadway, Downtown, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $70,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $65,002,597
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $17,911,366
      • Jun 19, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $131,002,597
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 5 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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