Never Cry Wolf

Name: Never Cry Wolf
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Action
Released: 1983-10-07
Duration: 1 h 45 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Charles Martin Smith, Zachary Ittimangnaq, Samson Jorah, Hugh Webster, Brian Dennehy

1983·Movie·PG·105 min·★ 7.0(147)

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“They thought he couldn't do the job. That's why they chose him.”

A scientific researcher, sent on a government study: The Lupus Project, must investigate the possible "menace" of wolves in the north. To do so, he must survive in the wilderness for six months on his own. In the course of these events, he learns about the true beneficial and positive nature of the wolf species.

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About Never Cry Wolf

Never Cry Wolf is a 1983 English-language adventure, drama and action film directed by Carroll Ballard. The cast is led by Charles Martin Smith, Zachary Ittimangnaq, Samson Jorah. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hoopla, Fawesome, The Roku Channel.

Never Cry Wolf was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Amarok Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on October 7, 1983, and carries a PG certification.

Director: Carroll Ballard
Writers: Richard Kletter, Curtis Hanson, Sam Hamm
Release date: October 7, 1983
Original language: English
Age rating: PG
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $11 million
Production: Walt Disney Pictures, Amarok Productions

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Never Cry Wolf cast & crew

Never Cry Wolf was directed by Carroll Ballard and written by Richard Kletter, Curtis Hanson, and Sam Hamm.

The cast features Charles Martin Smith as Tyler, Zachary Ittimangnaq as Ootek, Samson Jorah as Mike, Hugh Webster as Drunk, and Brian Dennehy as Rosie.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Mark Isham, cinematography is by Hiro Narita, and it was produced by Allen Lewis and Joseph Strick.

Is Never Cry Wolf worth watching?

Never Cry Wolf holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 147 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed adventure films.

At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy adventure, drama, and action, Never Cry Wolf is worth a place on your watchlist.

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