The Wolf Man(1941)
His hideous howl a dirge of death!
The Wolf Man 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.
The Wolf Man (1941) is a horror and drama film directed by George Waggner, released on December 9, 1941 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Lon Chaney Jr., Claude Rains, Ralph Bellamy and Warren William. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 696 ratings.
- Director:
- George Waggner
- Writers:
- Curt Siodmak
- Producers:
- George Waggner
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph A. Valentine
- Composer:
- Charles Previn
- Production:
- Universal Pictures
- Budget:
- $180,000
- Status:
- Released
The Wolf Man (1941) Trailer
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The Wolf Man Videos & Clips
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A Dangerous Beast On The Prowl - Extended Preview
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The Wolf Man Cast & Crew
Main 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
- Forrester Harvey
Forrester Harvey
as Twiddle
Jessie Arnold
as Gypsy Woman (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by George Waggner, written by Curt Siodmak, produced by George Waggner.
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The Wolf Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 696 ratings.
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The Wolf Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wolf Man online?
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The Wolf Man (1941) is available to stream on Peacock Premium and Peacock Premium Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Wolf Man?
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The main cast of The Wolf Man (1941) includes Lon Chaney Jr., Claude Rains, Ralph Bellamy, Warren William and Patric Knowles. The film was directed by George Waggner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wolf Man released?
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The Wolf Man was released on December 9, 1941 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is The Wolf Man worth watching?
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The Wolf Man (1941) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 696 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy horror and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Wolf Man?
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Yes. The official The Wolf Man trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.