The Wolf Hunters
Synopsis
After four fur trappers are slain and their furs stolen, Corporal Rod Webb of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police sets out for their village. En route, he and his German Shepherd, Chinook, encounter another trapper, Henri, unconscious on the trail, and the furs he was delivering to the factor, McTavish, stolen. Chinook trails the would-be-killer and bites a piece of cloth from his coat before he escapes. Webb leaves Henri with Greta while he investigates, aided by an Indian servant and the, wife of the superintendent of the trading company that employs McTavish.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 29, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Budd Boetticher
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Darling, James Oliver Curwood
- Original Title
- The Wolf Hunters
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Monogram Pictures, William F. Broidy Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Budd Boetticher
Scott Darling, James Oliver Curwood
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Darling
Writer
Budd Boetticher
Director
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wolf Hunters
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What is The Wolf Hunters about?
After four fur trappers are slain and their furs stolen, Corporal Rod Webb of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police sets out for their village. En route, he and his German Shepherd, Chinook, encounter another trapper, Henri, unconscious on the trail, and the furs he was delivering to the factor, McTavish, stolen. Chinook trails the would-be-killer and bites a piece of cloth from his coat before he escapes. Webb leaves Henri with Greta while he investigates, aided by an Indian servant and the, wife of the superintendent of the trading company that employs McTavish.
Who directed The Wolf Hunters?
The Wolf Hunters was directed by Budd Boetticher.
Who stars in The Wolf Hunters?
The principal cast of The Wolf Hunters includes Kirby Grant, Jan Clayton, Edward Norris, Helen Parrish, Charles Lang.
When was The Wolf Hunters released and how long is it?
The Wolf Hunters was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Is The Wolf Hunters based on a book or true story?
The Wolf Hunters is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James Oliver Curwood".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wolf Hunters?
The Wolf Hunters holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).