An American Werewolf in London (1981)

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John Landis Director previously directed The Blues Brothers

An American Werewolf in London.

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Rick Baker, the make-up artist for "An American Werewolf in London", won the first Best Makeup Artist Academy Award ever given.

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Quote: Gerald Bringsley

This isn't Mr. Goodman's idea. He is your good friend, whereas I am a victim of your carnivorous lunar activities.

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David Naughton David Kessler
Jenny Agutter Nurse Alex Price
Griffin Dunne Jack Goodman
John Woodvine Dr. J. S. Hirsch
Michael Carter Gerald Bringsley
Brenda Cavendish Judith Browns
Geoffrey Burridge Harry Berman
Anne-Marie Davies Susan Gallagher
Don McKillop Insp. Villiers
Paul Kember Sgt. McManus
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Blending the macabre with a wicked sense of humor, director John Landis delivers a contemporary take on the classic werewolf tale in this story of two American tourists who, while traveling in London, find their lives changed forever when a vicious wolf attacks them during a full moon.
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Name An American Werewolf in London
US Release Aug. 21, 1981
UK Release
AUS Release April 8, 1982
Runtime 98
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Rating R
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  • In today's dollars
    Domestic $30,565,292
  • = total worldwide gross $30,565,292
  • - a reported budget of $10,000,000
  • = a 205.7% net profit of $20,565,292
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