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1981 • 1h 37min • R • Horror, Comedy

An American Werewolf in London

"From the director of Animal House... a different kind of animal."

American tourists David and Jack are savagely attacked by an unidentified animal while hiking on the Yorkshire Moors. After retiring to the home of a beautiful nurse to recuperate, David soon begins experiencing disturbing changes to his body and mind.

IMDb 7.5

RT 89%

MC 55

Director

John Landis

Composer

Elmer Bernstein

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David Naughton

David Kessler

Jenny Agutter

Nurse Alex Price

Griffin Dunne

Jack Goodman

John Woodvine

Dr. J.S. Hirsch

Don McKillop

Inspector Villiers

Brian Glover

Chess Player

David Schofield

Dart Player

Lila Kaye

Barmaid

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John Woodvine Dr. J.S. Hirsch

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Brian Glover Chess Player

David Schofield Dart Player

Lila Kaye Barmaid

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Sean Baker Second Dart Player

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Paul Kember Sergeant McManus

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