Wolfpack
"To some... Football's not just a game."
Originally released in 1987. Wolfpack is a drama film. directed by Bill Milling. At just 84 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jim Abele, Tony Carlin, and Debbie Barker
Synopsis
High school student Sam Adams has just moved to a new house in a sleepy, all-American town. His new school seems perfect at first and he is quickly accepted onto the football team. But something about his fellow players seems a bit off, particularly the brutish and arrogant Jack "Boot" Butkowski. As Sam soon discovers, the team have appointed themselves as dictatorial leaders of the school, openly modeling their behaviors after the SS and terrorizing anyone who doesn't fall in line, while rewarding those who pledge blind allegiance. When Sam's unwillingness to submit results in a violent attack on an elderly family friend, he decides to take matters into his own hands...
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 27, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
1h 24m
84 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jim Abele
as Sam Adams
Tony Carlin
as Jack "Boot" Butkowski
Debbie Barker
as Myra Abbott
Tom Rooney
as 'Pudge' Purdy
Anthony Randazzo
as Wedge Randazzo
John A. MacKay
as Dr. Vere
Michael Unger
as Walter Abrahms
Christian Woods
as Johnny Shanahan
Carroll Rue
as Mr. Giles
Janet Aspinwall
as Alice Adams
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- J.E.R. Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wolfpack about?
High school student Sam Adams has just moved to a new house in a sleepy, all-American town. His new school seems perfect at first and he is quickly accepted onto the football team. But something ab...
Who directed Wolfpack?
Wolfpack was directed by Bill Milling.
How long is Wolfpack?
Wolfpack has a runtime of 1 hours and 24 minutes (84 minutes total).
When was Wolfpack released?
Wolfpack was released on October 27, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Wolfpack?
The main cast of Wolfpack includes Jim Abele, Tony Carlin, Debbie Barker, Tom Rooney, Anthony Randazzo.