Cry Wilderness
“"Legends do live" if you truly believe”
Synopsis
A Bigfoot-type creature befriends Paul, a young student. His father is a park ranger trying to capture an escaped tiger. Everyone in town is on edge and wants the tiger killed. David tries to keep Bigfoot a secret.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jay Schlossberg-Cohen
- Screenplay & Story
- Jay Schlossberg-Cohen, Philip Yordan
- Original Score
- Fritz Heede
- Original Title
- Cry Wilderness
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Visto International Inc.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jay Schlossberg-Cohen
Jay Schlossberg-Cohen, Philip Yordan
Fritz Heede
Joseph D. Urbanczyk
Philip Yordan, William F. Messerli, Jay Schlossberg-Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Jay Schlossberg-Cohen
Director
Jay Schlossberg-Cohen
Writer
Philip Yordan
Writer
Philip Yordan
Producer
Fritz Heede
Original Music Composer
Jay Schlossberg-Cohen
Producer
Joseph D. Urbanczyk
Director of Photography
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
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cry Wilderness
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cry Wilderness about?
A Bigfoot-type creature befriends Paul, a young student. His father is a park ranger trying to capture an escaped tiger. Everyone in town is on edge and wants the tiger killed. David tries to keep Bigfoot a secret.
Who directed Cry Wilderness?
Cry Wilderness was directed by Jay Schlossberg-Cohen.
Who stars in Cry Wilderness?
The principal cast of Cry Wilderness includes Eric Foster, Maurice Grandmaison, John Tallman, Griffin Casey, Faith Clift.
When was Cry Wilderness released and how long is it?
Cry Wilderness was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Cry Wilderness?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cry Wilderness was composed by Fritz Heede.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cry Wilderness?
Cry Wilderness holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).