An American Werewolf in London

Theatrical - Wide 1981-08-21

Cast David Naughton Jenny Agutter Griffin Dunne David Schofield Rik Mayall
Directed by John Landis
Written by John Landis

Box Office Gross: $31,973,249

Running Time: 97 minutes

Language: English

Production Company: Lyncanthrope Films, Polygram Pictures

Genres: Comedy Horror

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10/10

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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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