Wolf Lake
“The hunter. The hunted. The hatreds hidden too long.”
Synopsis
War veterans visit a lakeside cabin for a week of shooting, drinking, etc. but find the cabin being looked after by a young caretaker named David. When David's status as a war deserter is revealed, all hell breaks loose.
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Wolf Lake (1980) - VHS Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-01-01
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 16, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Burt Kennedy
- Screenplay & Story
- Burt Kennedy
- Original Score
- Ken Thorne
- Original Title
- Wolf Lake
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Melvin Simon Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Burt Kennedy
Burt Kennedy
Ken Thorne
Álex Phillips Jr., Carlos Montaño
Warner E. Leighton
Lance Hool, Melvin Simon, Paul Joseph
Department Leadership Roster
Burt Kennedy
Director
Lance Hool
Producer
Burt Kennedy
Writer
Warner E. Leighton
Editor
Ken Thorne
Original Music Composer
Álex Phillips Jr.
Director of Photography
Carlos Montaño
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wolf Lake
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What is Wolf Lake about?
War veterans visit a lakeside cabin for a week of shooting, drinking, etc. but find the cabin being looked after by a young caretaker named David. When David's status as a war deserter is revealed, all hell breaks loose.
Who directed Wolf Lake?
Wolf Lake was directed by Burt Kennedy.
Who stars in Wolf Lake?
The principal cast of Wolf Lake includes Rod Steiger, David Huffman, Robin Mattson, Richard Herd, Jerry Hardin.
When was Wolf Lake released and how long is it?
Wolf Lake was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Wolf Lake?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wolf Lake was composed by Ken Thorne.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wolf Lake?
Wolf Lake holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).