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An American Werewolf in London (1981)

Poster for An American Werewolf in London

Beware the Moon.

American tourists David and Jack are savaged by an unidentified vicious animal whilst hiking on the Yorkshire Moors. Retiring to the home of a beautiful nurse to recuperate, David soon experiences disturbing changes to his mind and body.

Cast & Crew

Director
John Landis
  • Profile picture of David Naughton
    David Kessler David Naughton
  • Profile picture of Jenny Agutter
    Nurse Alex Price Jenny Agutter
  • Profile picture of Griffin Dunne
    Jack Goodman Griffin Dunne
  • Profile picture of John Woodvine
    Dr. J. S. Hirsch John Woodvine
  • Profile picture of Don McKillop
    Inspector Villiers Don McKillop
  • Profile picture of Brian Glover
    Chess Player Brian Glover
  • Profile picture of David Schofield
    Dart Player David Schofield
  • Profile picture of Lila Kaye
    Barmaid Lila Kaye

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  • yorkshire
  • rural area
  • werewolf
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  • moor (terrain)
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