The Wolf Man
“His hideous howl a dirge of death!”
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-01-24
Top Cast
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Lon Chaney Jr.
Larry Talbot / The Wolf Man
Claude Rains
Sir John Talbot
Ralph Bellamy
Colonel Montford
Warren William
Dr. Lloyd
Patric Knowles
Frank Andrews
Bela Lugosi
Bela
Maria Ouspenskaya
Maleva
Evelyn Ankers
Gwen Conliffe
Fay Helm
Jenny Williams
J.M. Kerrigan
Charles Conliffe
Forrester Harvey
Twiddle
Jessie Arnold
Gypsy Woman (uncredited)
Gertrude Astor
Townswoman (uncredited)
Caroline Frances Cooke
Townswoman (uncredited)
Harry Cording
Wykes (uncredited)
Margaret Fealy
Townswoman (uncredited)
Gibson Gowland
Villager (uncredited)
Mercedes Hill
Girl (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 3, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$180K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Waggner
- Screenplay & Story
- Curt Siodmak
- Original Score
- Charles Previn, Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner
- Original Title
- The Wolf Man
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Budget
- $180K
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Waggner
Curt Siodmak
Charles Previn, Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner
Joseph A. Valentine
Ted J. Kent
George Waggner, Jack J. Gross
Department Leadership Roster
George Waggner
Producer
George Waggner
Director
Joseph A. Valentine
Director of Photography
Ted J. Kent
Editor
Curt Siodmak
Screenplay
Vera West
Costume Design
Charles Previn
Original Music Composer
Hans J. Salter
Original Music Composer
Frank Skinner
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wolf Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wolf Man about?
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.
Who directed The Wolf Man?
The Wolf Man was directed by George Waggner.
Who stars in The Wolf Man?
The principal cast of The Wolf Man includes Lon Chaney Jr., Claude Rains, Ralph Bellamy, Warren William, Patric Knowles.
When was The Wolf Man released and how long is it?
The Wolf Man was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wolf Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wolf Man was composed by Charles Previn, Hans J. Salter, Frank Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wolf Man?
The Wolf Man holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).