The Wolf at the Door
Oviri
Synopsis
Chronicling a period of time in Paul Gauguin's life, this film follows him through his struggles in love and the financial problems caused by the inability to sell his artwork.
Top Cast
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Donald Sutherland
Paul Gauguin
Max von Sydow
August Strindberg
Jean Yanne
William Molard
Sofie Gråbøl
Judith Molard
Valeri Glandut
Annah
Ghita Nørby
Ida Molard
Merete Voldstedlund
Mette Gad
Solbjørg Højfeldt
Nina Pack
Fanny Bastien
Juliette Huet
Jørgen Reenberg
Henrik Larsen
Morten Grunwald
Durand-Ruel
John Hahn-Petersen
Bill Dunn
Ambroise Vollard
Yves Barsacq
Edgar Degas
Luis Rego
Paco
Anthony Michael
Thomas Antoni
Jourdan
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 31, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henning Carlsen
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Hampton
- Original Score
- Ole Schmidt, Roger Bourland
- Original Title
- Oviri
- Country of Origin
- Denmark, France
- Spoken Languages
- Danish, English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- TF1, DR, Caméras Continentales, Dagmar Film Produktion, Det Danske Filminstitut, Famous French Film, Henning Dam Kargaard, Ministère de la culture
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henning Carlsen
Christopher Hampton, Henning Carlsen, Jean-Claude Carrière
Ole Schmidt, Roger Bourland
Mikael Salomon
Janus Billeskov Jansen
Jean-Pierre Cottet, Leon Zuratas, Claes Kastholm Hansen, Alain Moreau, Henning Carlsen
Department Leadership Roster
Henning Carlsen
Director
Mikael Salomon
Director of Photography
Christopher Hampton
Screenplay
Janus Billeskov Jansen
Editor
Ole Schmidt
Original Music Composer
Charlotte Clason
Costume Design
Roger Bourland
Original Music Composer
Henning Carlsen
Producer
Ole Schmidt
Original Music Composer
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
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wolf at the Door
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wolf at the Door about?
Chronicling a period of time in Paul Gauguin's life, this film follows him through his struggles in love and the financial problems caused by the inability to sell his artwork.
Who directed The Wolf at the Door?
The Wolf at the Door was directed by Henning Carlsen.
Who stars in The Wolf at the Door?
The principal cast of The Wolf at the Door includes Donald Sutherland, Max von Sydow, Jean Yanne, Sofie Gråbøl, Valeri Glandut.
When was The Wolf at the Door released and how long is it?
The Wolf at the Door was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wolf at the Door?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wolf at the Door was composed by Ole Schmidt, Roger Bourland.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wolf at the Door?
The Wolf at the Door holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).