An American Werewolf in London

An American Werewolf in London is a 1981 British-American horror film, written and directed by John Landis. It stars David Naughton, Jenny Agutter, and Griffin Dunne. The film starts with two young American men, David (David Naughton) and Jack (Griffin Dunne) on a backpacking holiday in England. Following an awkwardly tense visit to a village pub, the two men venture deep into the moors at night. They are attacked by a werewolf, which results in ... More
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  • Aug 21, 1981

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R (USA)

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  • 1 h 37 min

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Also known as:

  • The American Werewolf,
  • American Werewolf

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Directed by

John Landis

John David Landis (born August 3, 1950) is an American film director, screenwriter, actor, and producer. He is known for his comedies, his horror films, and his music videos with singer Michael Jackson. Landis was born to a Jewish family in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Shirley Levine (née...

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  • 1981

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  • 1 h 37 min
  • 1 h 32 min
  • heavily cut
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  • 10,000,000

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Year Award Award Winner
  • 1981

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  • 3,164
  • Apr 25, 2010
  • 6.5

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