The Werewolf
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Synopsis
The arrival in a small mountain town of a dissheveled stranger launches a series of murders committed by some sort of animal. As the town doctor and his daughter attempt to help the stranger, the sheriff investigates the murders; and they uncover a sinister experiment involving two rogue scientists, a car accident victim, his wife and children, and a serum that causes a man to turn into a ravaging werewolf.
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The Werewolf (1956) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-08-12
Top Cast
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Steven Ritch
Duncan Marsh
Don Megowan
Sheriff Jack Haines
Joyce Holden
Amy Standish
Ken Christy
Dr. Jonas Gilcrist
George Lynn
Dr. Morgan Chambers
S. John Launer
Dr. Emery Forrest
Harry Lauter
Deputy Ben Clovey
Eleanore Tanin
Mrs. Helen Marsh
Kim Charney
Chris Marsh
Don C. Harvey
Deputy (uncredited)
Larry J. Blake
Hank Durgis
George Cisar
Hoxie
Jean Harvey
Ma Everett - Old Woman (uncredited)
Charles Horvath
Joe Mitchell - Mugger (uncredited)
Jean Charney
Cora (uncredited)
Fred F. Sears
Narrator (voice) (uncredited)
James Gavin
Mack Fanning
Bill Clark
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Fred F. Sears
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert E. Kent, James B. Gordon
- Original Score
- Mischa Bakaleinikoff, Daniele Amfitheatrof, George Antheil, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, George Duning, Ben Oakland, Leith Stevens
- Original Title
- The Werewolf
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Clover Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Fred F. Sears
Robert E. Kent, James B. Gordon
Mischa Bakaleinikoff, Daniele Amfitheatrof, George Antheil, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, George Duning, Ben Oakland, Leith Stevens
Edward Linden
Harold White
Sam Katzman
Department Leadership Roster
Fred F. Sears
Director
Robert E. Kent
Screenplay
James B. Gordon
Screenplay
Sam Katzman
Producer
Edward Linden
Director of Photography
Harold White
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Werewolf
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What is The Werewolf about?
The arrival in a small mountain town of a dissheveled stranger launches a series of murders committed by some sort of animal. As the town doctor and his daughter attempt to help the stranger, the sheriff investigates the murders; and they uncover a sinister experiment involving two rogue scientists, a car accident victim, his wife and children, and a serum that causes a man to turn into a ravaging werewolf.
Who directed The Werewolf?
The Werewolf was directed by Fred F. Sears.
Who stars in The Werewolf?
The principal cast of The Werewolf includes Steven Ritch, Don Megowan, Joyce Holden, Ken Christy, George Lynn.
When was The Werewolf released and how long is it?
The Werewolf was released in 1956 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Werewolf?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Werewolf was composed by Mischa Bakaleinikoff, Daniele Amfitheatrof, George Antheil, Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco, George Duning, Ben Oakland, Leith Stevens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Werewolf?
The Werewolf holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).