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An American Werewolf in London
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An American Werewolf in London

1981-08-21 · 97 min · ★ 7.4

Comedy · Horror

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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Directors
John Landis
Production companies
Lyncanthrope Films, Polygram Pictures
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 10,000,000
Revenue
USD 31,973,249

Top Cast

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
Frank OzFrank OzMr. Collins
Paul KemberSergeant McManus
Joe BelcherTruck Driver
Paddy RyanFirst Werewolf
Anne-Marie DaviesNurse Susan Gallagher
Colin FernandesBenjamin
Albert MosesAlbert MosesHospital Porter
Michele BrisigottiRachel Kessler
Mark FisherMax Kessler
Gordon SterneGordon SterneMr. Kessler

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