The Wolf Man
"His hideous howl a dirge of death!"
Originally released in 1941. The Wolf Man is a horror/drama film. directed by George Waggner. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Lon Chaney Jr., Claude Rains, and Ralph Bellamy
Synopsis
After his brother's death, Larry Talbot returns home to his father and the family estate. Events soon take a turn for the worse when Larry is bitten by a werewolf.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 9, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (663 votes)
Budget
$180K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lon Chaney Jr.
as Larry Talbot / The Wolf Man
Claude Rains
as Sir John Talbot
Ralph Bellamy
as Colonel Montford
Warren William
as Dr. Lloyd
Patric Knowles
as Frank Andrews
Bela Lugosi
as Bela
Maria Ouspenskaya
as Maleva
Evelyn Ankers
as Gwen Conliffe
Fay Helm
as Jenny Williams
J.M. Kerrigan
as Charles Conliffe
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $180,000
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wolf Man about?
After his brother's death, Larry Talbot returns home to his father and the family estate. Events soon take a turn for the worse when Larry is bitten by a werewolf.
Who directed The Wolf Man?
The Wolf Man was directed by George Waggner.
How long is The Wolf Man?
The Wolf Man has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was The Wolf Man released?
The Wolf Man was released on December 9, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wolf Man?
The main cast of The Wolf Man includes Lon Chaney Jr., Claude Rains, Ralph Bellamy, Warren William, Patric Knowles.
Is The Wolf Man worth watching?
The Wolf Man has a user rating of 7.0/10 based on 663 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.