The Company of Wolves
“The Desire...The Fantasy...The Nightmare.”
Synopsis
An adaptation of Angela Carter's fairy tales. Young Rosaleen dreams of a village in the dark woods, where Granny tells her cautionary tales in which innocent maidens are tempted by wolves who are hairy on the inside. As Rosaleen grows into womanhood, will the wolves come for her too?
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Top Cast
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Sarah Patterson
Rosaleen
Angela Lansbury
Granny
David Warner
Father
Graham Crowden
Old Priest
Brian Glover
Amorous Boy's Father
Kathryn Pogson
Young Bride
Stephen Rea
Young Groom
Tusse Silberg
Mother
Micha Bergese
Hunstman
Georgia Slowe
Alice
Susan Porrett
Amorous Boy's Mother
Shane Johnstone
Amorous Boy
Dawn Archibald
Witch Woman
Richard Morant
Wealthy Groom
Danielle Dax
Wolfgirl
Vincent McClaren
Devil Boy
Ruby Buchanan
Dowager
Jimmy Gardner
Ancient
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 19, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 11, 1985
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$4.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.19x
+$2.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neil Jordan
- Screenplay & Story
- Neil Jordan, Angela Carter
- Original Score
- George Fenton
- Original Title
- The Company of Wolves
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $4.4M
- Production Studios
- ITC Entertainment, Palace Pictures, The Cannon Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neil Jordan
Neil Jordan, Angela Carter, Charles Perrault
George Fenton
Bryan Loftus
Rodney Holland
Stephen Woolley, Nik Powell, Chris Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Neil Jordan
Director
Neil Jordan
Screenplay
Stephen Woolley
Producer
George Fenton
Original Music Composer
Bryan Loftus
Director of Photography
Rodney Holland
Editor
Angela Carter
Screenplay
Anton Furst
Production Design
Elizabeth Waller
Costume Design
Marc Boyle
Stunt Coordinator
Chris Brown
Producer
Charles Perrault
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Company of Wolves
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Company of Wolves about?
An adaptation of Angela Carter's fairy tales. Young Rosaleen dreams of a village in the dark woods, where Granny tells her cautionary tales in which innocent maidens are tempted by wolves who are hairy on the inside. As Rosaleen grows into womanhood, will the wolves come for her too?
Who directed The Company of Wolves?
The Company of Wolves was directed by Neil Jordan.
Who stars in The Company of Wolves?
The principal cast of The Company of Wolves includes Sarah Patterson, Angela Lansbury, David Warner, Graham Crowden, Brian Glover.
When was The Company of Wolves released and how long is it?
The Company of Wolves was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Company of Wolves?
The Company of Wolves had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $4.4M at the worldwide box office (2.19 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Company of Wolves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Company of Wolves was composed by George Fenton.
Is The Company of Wolves based on a book or true story?
The Company of Wolves is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Angela Carter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Company of Wolves?
The Company of Wolves holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).