Moon of the Wolf (1972) Horror Thriller
Moon of the Wolf (1972) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
Rated R | Threatrical Sep 26, 1972 (US) | Genres Horror, Thriller | Runtime 1h 15m
- Overall Score: ☆ 4.80/10
IMDB: ☆ 5.1/10
Moon of the Wolf Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: After several locals are viciously murdered, a Louisiana sheriff starts to suspect he may be dealing with a werewolf.
Tagline: Deadly secrets emerge from the shadows when the full moon rises!
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Type: MovieYear: 1972 (more 1972 movies)
MPAA Rating: R
Runtime: 75 minutes / Horror Genres: Werewolves
Directors: Daniel Petrie
Stars: David Janssen, Barbara Rush, Bradford Dillman, John Beradino, Geoffrey Lewis … (cast list)
Release Date: Theatrical Release Date Sep 26, 1972Production Co.: MGM
Language: English
Country: United States
Release Dates: Movie Release Dates / Moon of the Wolf Release Dates In Theaters: Sep 26, 1972, DVD: Aug 07, 2001
Writers: Alvin Sapinsley, Les Whitten
Producers: Everett Chambers, Edward S. Feldman, Richard M. Rosenbloom, Peter Thomas
Musicians: Bernardo Segall
Cinematographers: Richard C. Glouner
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Moon of the Wolf (1972) Cast (Click to Expand)
Moon of the Wolf Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| David Janssen | ... | Sheriff Aaron Whitaker |
| Barbara Rush | ... | Louise Rodanthe |
| Bradford Dillman | ... | Andrew Rodanthe |
| John Beradino | ... | Dr. Druten |
| Geoffrey Lewis | ... | Lawrence |
| Royal Dano | ... | Tom Sr. |
| John Davis Chandler | ... | Tom Jr. (as John Chandler) |
| Claudia McNeil | ... | Sara |
| Paul R. DeVille | ... | Hugh |
| Dan Priest | ... | Sam |
| Robert Phillips | ... | Deputy |
| Serena Sande | ... | Nurse |
| George Sawaya | ... | Attendant |
| Dick Crockett | ... | Attendant |
| Sonny Klein | ... | Harry |
| Emery Hollier | ... | Rev. Biggers (as Emory Hollier) |
| Teddy Airhart | ... | DeWitt (as Teddy Airhart Jr.) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- David Janssen – Sheriff Aaron Whitaker
- Barbara Rush (b. January 4, 1927) – Louise Rodanthe
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 7" (1.7 m) - Bradford Dillman, as Andrew Rodanthe, passed away at age 87 in Santa Barbara, California, USA.
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 11" (1.8 m)
Also known as: Brad Dillman - John Beradino, as Dr. Druten, passed away at age 79 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 11½" (1.82 m)
Also known as: John Baradino | John Barardino | John Barradino | Johnny Berardino | John Berardino | John Bernadino - Geoffrey Lewis, as Lawrence, passed away at age 79 in Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Geoffery Lewis | Jeoffery Lewis - Royal Dano, as Tom Sr., passed away at age 71 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Scorpio, Height: 6' 2" (1.88 m) - John Davis Chandler, as Tom Jr. (as John Chandler), passed away at age 75 in Toluca Lake, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m)
Also known as: John D. Chandler | John David Chandler | John Chandler - Claudia McNeil – Sara
- Paul R. DeVille – Hugh
- Dan Priest, as Sam, passed away at age 80 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces - Robert Phillips, as Deputy, passed away at age 93 in .
Sign: Aries, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Bobby Phillips | Bob Phillips | Robert R. Phillips - Serena Sande, as Nurse, passed away at age 72 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn - George Sawaya, as Attendant, passed away at age 80 in Studio City, California, USA.
Sign: Leo
Also known as: George Sawaja | George C. Sawaya - Dick Crockett, as Attendant, passed away at age 63 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Pisces, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Richard D. Crockett | Richard Crockett | Richard Crokett - Sonny Klein – Harry
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