Legend of the Werewolf
“A Tyburn Tale of Terror”
Synopsis
In 19th-century Paris, a man raised by wolves works at a travelling circus, but on full moon nights, he transforms into a dangerous beast. Professor Paul Cataflanque is in charge of hunting him down as the young man develops an obsession for a prostitute.
Top Cast
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Peter Cushing
Prof. Paul
Ron Moody
Zookeeper
Hugh Griffith
Maestro Pamponi
Roy Castle
Photographer
David Rintoul
Etoile
Stefan Gryff
Max Gerard
Lynn Dalby
Christine
Renée Houston
Chou-Chou
Marjorie Yates
Madame Tellier
Norman Mitchell
Tiny
David Bailie
Boulon
John Harvey
Prefect
Hilary Farr
Zoe
Pamela Green
Anne-Marie
Elaine Baillie
Annabelle
Michael Ripper
Sewerman
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Freddie Francis
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Hinds
- Original Title
- Legend of the Werewolf
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Tyburn Film Productions Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Freddie Francis
Anthony Hinds
John Wilcox
Henry Richardson
Kevin Francis
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Francis
Producer
Anthony Hinds
Writer
Freddie Francis
Director
Henry Richardson
Editor
John Wilcox
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Legend of the Werewolf
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Legend of the Werewolf about?
In 19th-century Paris, a man raised by wolves works at a travelling circus, but on full moon nights, he transforms into a dangerous beast. Professor Paul Cataflanque is in charge of hunting him down as the young man develops an obsession for a prostitute.
Who directed Legend of the Werewolf?
Legend of the Werewolf was directed by Freddie Francis.
Who stars in Legend of the Werewolf?
The principal cast of Legend of the Werewolf includes Peter Cushing, Ron Moody, Hugh Griffith, Roy Castle, David Rintoul.
When was Legend of the Werewolf released and how long is it?
Legend of the Werewolf was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.