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An American Werewolf in London

198197 min 7.4 TMDBIMDb ↗Released

“Beware the moon.”

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.

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Release / first air1981-08-21
Original languageEN
GenresComedy, Horror, Fantasy
DirectorJohn Landis
WriterJohn Landis
Budget$10,000,000
Revenue$31,973,249
ProductionLyncanthrope Films, Polygram Pictures

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10 cast members
David NaughtonDavid NaughtonDavid Kessler
Griffin DunneGriffin DunneJack Goodman
Jenny AgutterJenny AgutterNurse Alex Price
John WoodvineJohn WoodvineDr. J.S. Hirsch
Don McKillopDon McKillopInspector Villiers
Brian GloverBrian GloverChess Player
David SchofieldDavid SchofieldDart Player
Lila KayeLila KayeBarmaid
Rik MayallRik MayallSecond Chess Player
Sean BakerSean BakerSecond Dart Player

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