An American Werewolf in London
“Beware the moon.”
1981•R•1h 37m•7.4•Released
ComedyHorrorFantasy
American tourists David and Jack are savagely attacked by an unidentified animal while hiking on the Yorkshire Moors. After retiring to the home of a beautiful nurse to recuperate, David soon begins experiencing disturbing changes to his body and mind.
Director
John Landis
Writer
John Landis
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$32M
Languages
English
Studio
Lyncanthrope Films
Cast
David Naughton
David Kessler
Griffin Dunne
Jack Goodman
Jenny Agutter
Nurse Alex Price
John Woodvine
Dr. J.S. Hirsch
Don McKillop
Inspector Villiers
Brian Glover
Chess Player
David Schofield
Dart Player
Lila Kaye
Barmaid
Rik Mayall
Second Chess Player
Sean Baker
Second Dart Player
Frank Oz
Mr. Collins
Paul Kember
Sergeant McManus
Joe Belcher
Truck Driver
Paddy Ryan
First Werewolf
Anne-Marie Davies
Nurse Susan Gallagher
Production
Company
Lyncanthrope Films
Company
Polygram Pictures
Producer
George Folsey Jr.
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