Wolfen (1981) Horror Thriller
Wolfen (1981) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Our Score: ☆ 6/10
Read our Wolfen Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 6.52/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.3/10
Metascore: ☆ 6.4/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 7.7/10
Wolfen Plot Synopsis:
A city cop is assigned to solve a bizarre set of violent murders where it appears that the victims were killed by animals. In his pursuit he learns of an Indian legend about wolf spirits.
Synopsis / Plot Summary: A New York cop investigates a series of brutal deaths that resemble animal attacks.
Tagline: It will tear the scream from your throat.
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Wolfen Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 1981 (more 1981 movies)
Awards: 2
Nominations: 5
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Language: English
Country: United States
Writers: Whitley Strieber, David Eyre, Michael Wadleigh, Eric Roth
Producers: Rupert Hitzig, Alan King, Michael Wadleigh
Editors: Marshall M. Borden, Martin J. Bram, Dennis Dolan, Chris Lebenzon
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Wolfen (1981) Cast (Click to Expand)
Wolfen Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Finney | ... | Dewey Wilson |
| Diane Venora | ... | Rebecca Neff |
| Edward James Olmos | ... | Eddie Holt |
| Gregory Hines | ... | Whittington |
| Tom Noonan | ... | Ferguson |
| Dick O''Neill | ... | Warren |
| Dehl Berti | ... | Old Indian |
| Peter Michael Goetz | ... | Ross |
| Sam Gray | ... | Mayor |
| Ralph Bell | ... | Commissioner |
| Max M. Brown | ... | Christopher van der Veer |
| Anne Marie Pohtamo | ... | Pauline van der Veer |
| Sarah Felder | ... | Cicely Rensselaer |
| Reginald VelJohnson | ... | Morgue Attendant (as Reginald Vel Johnson) |
| James Tolkan | ... | Baldy |
| John McCurry | ... | Sayad Alve |
| Chris Manor | ... | Janitor |
| Donald Symington | ... | Lawyer |
| Jeffery Ware | ... | Interrogation Operator |
| E. Brian Dean | ... | Fouchek |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Albert Finney, as Dewey Wilson, passed away at age 82 in Brompton, London, England, UK.
Sign: Taurus, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Diane Venora (b. August 10, 1952) – Rebecca Neff
Sign: Leo - Edward James Olmos (b. February 24, 1947) – Eddie Holt
Sign: Pisces, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m)
Also known as: Eddie Olmos | Edward J. Olmos | Edward Jamesl Olmos | Edward Olmos | Ed Olmos - Gregory Hines, as Whittington, passed away at age 57 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Aquarius, Height: 6' (1.83 m)
Also known as: Hines - Hines and Dad | Hines Hines and Dad | Hines and Dad Hines - Tom Noonan (b. April 12, 1951) – Ferguson
Sign: Aries, Height: 6' 5" (1.96 m)
Also known as: Richmond Arrley | Mr. Noonan | Lodovico Sorret | Ludovico Sorret - Dick O''Neill – Warren
- Dehl Berti, as Old Indian, passed away at age 70 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
Sign: Capricorn
Also known as: Del Berti | Dehl Franke - Peter Michael Goetz (b. December 10, 1941) – Ross
Sign: Sagittarius - Sam Gray (b. July 18, 1923) – Mayor
Sign: Cancer
Also known as: Samuel Gray - Ralph Bell – Commissioner
- Max M. Brown – Christopher van der Veer
- Anne Marie Pohtamo – Pauline van der Veer
- Sarah Felder – Cicely Rensselaer
- Reginald VelJohnson (b. August 16, 1952) – Morgue Attendant (as Reginald Vel Johnson)
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m)
Also known as: Reggie Vel Johnson | Reginald Vel Johnson | Reginald Johnson | Reginald Vel Johnsonl | Reginald Veljohnson - James Tolkan (b. June 20, 1931) – Baldy
Sign: Gemini, Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m)
Also known as: James B. Tolkan | James S. Tolkan | Jim Tolkan | James Tolkin
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