Wolf Larsen
Synopsis
A mean-spirited ship captain keeps his crew under his autocratic thumb while indulging his more refined side. But when his men rise up in mutiny, Larsen forces the cultured Van Weyden to help him quash the uprising.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 26, 1958
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harmon Jones
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack DeWitt, Turnley Walker
- Original Score
- Paul Dunlap
- Original Title
- Wolf Larsen
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Lindsley Parsons Productions, Lindsley Parsons Picture Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harmon Jones
Jack DeWitt, Turnley Walker, Jack London
Paul Dunlap
Floyd Crosby
John Blunk
Lindsley Parsons
Department Leadership Roster
Harmon Jones
Director
Jack DeWitt
Screenplay
Turnley Walker
Screenplay
Lindsley Parsons
Producer
Paul Dunlap
Original Music Composer
Floyd Crosby
Director of Photography
John Blunk
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Wolf Larsen.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wolf Larsen
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wolf Larsen about?
A mean-spirited ship captain keeps his crew under his autocratic thumb while indulging his more refined side. But when his men rise up in mutiny, Larsen forces the cultured Van Weyden to help him quash the uprising.
Who directed Wolf Larsen?
Wolf Larsen was directed by Harmon Jones.
Who stars in Wolf Larsen?
The principal cast of Wolf Larsen includes Barry Sullivan, Peter Graves, Gita Hall, Thayer David, Jack Grinnage.
When was Wolf Larsen released and how long is it?
Wolf Larsen was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Wolf Larsen?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wolf Larsen was composed by Paul Dunlap.
Is Wolf Larsen based on a book or true story?
Wolf Larsen is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jack London".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wolf Larsen?
Wolf Larsen holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).