An American Werewolf in London

1981 · directed by John Landis

Rating

74/100

Hit

no

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.

An American Werewolf in London (1981), directed by John Landis, rates 74/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• David Naughton
• Griffin Dunne
• Jenny Agutter
• John Woodvine
• Don McKillop
• Brian Glover
• David Schofield
• Lila Kaye
• Rik Mayall
• Sean Baker

Crew

• Robert Paynter — Director of Photography
• Malcolm Campbell — Editor
• Elmer Bernstein — Original Music Composer
• John Landis — Screenplay

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