Cry of the Black Wolves
Der Schrei der schwarzen Wölfe
Synopsis
A fur hunter living as a hermit in the Alaskan mountains is mistakenly suspected of the murder of a gold prospector. The murdered man's sister hires a gunslinger to catch the hunter, but after a dramatic confrontation, the two men become friends. Adventure movie based on Jack London's novel "Son of the Wolf".
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Ron Ely
Bill Robinson
Raimund Harmstorf
Jack Harper
Gila von Weitershausen
Frona Williams
Arthur Brauss
Tornado Kid
Angelika Ott
Betty Tayler
Jean-Claude Hoffmann
Jimmy
Hans Terofal
Stumpey
Catharina Conti
Akaena
Carl Lange
Nicholas Morse
Alexander Grill
Forester
Dan van Husen
Joe
Heinrich Schweiger
Sam Jenkins
Kurt Bülau
Ray Murdock
Tony Berger
Mike Williams
Günter Clemens
Tom Lafferty
Karin Lorson
Sara
Untine Fröhlich
Polly
Sigfrit Steiner
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 9, 1974
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Harald Reinl
- Screenplay & Story
- Kurt Nachmann, Jack London, Rolf Olsen
- Original Score
- Gerhard Heinz
- Original Title
- Der Schrei der schwarzen Wölfe
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Lisa Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Harald Reinl
Kurt Nachmann, Jack London, Rolf Olsen
Gerhard Heinz
Franz Xaver Lederle
Eva Zeyn
Karl Spiehs
Department Leadership Roster
Harald Reinl
Director
Kurt Nachmann
Writer
Karl Spiehs
Producer
Lambert Hofer Jr.
Costume Design
Franz Xaver Lederle
Director of Photography
Eva Zeyn
Editor
Gerhard Heinz
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cry of the Black Wolves
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What is Cry of the Black Wolves about?
A fur hunter living as a hermit in the Alaskan mountains is mistakenly suspected of the murder of a gold prospector. The murdered man's sister hires a gunslinger to catch the hunter, but after a dramatic confrontation, the two men become friends. Adventure movie based on Jack London's novel "Son of the Wolf".
Who directed Cry of the Black Wolves?
Cry of the Black Wolves was directed by Harald Reinl.
Who stars in Cry of the Black Wolves?
The principal cast of Cry of the Black Wolves includes Ron Ely, Raimund Harmstorf, Gila von Weitershausen, Arthur Brauss, Angelika Ott.
When was Cry of the Black Wolves released and how long is it?
Cry of the Black Wolves was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Cry of the Black Wolves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cry of the Black Wolves was composed by Gerhard Heinz.
Is Cry of the Black Wolves based on a book or true story?
Cry of the Black Wolves is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jack London".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cry of the Black Wolves?
Cry of the Black Wolves holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).