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Wolf Lake

Wolf Lake

The hunter. The hunted. The hatreds hidden too long.

19806.01h 28mR

Overview

War veterans visit a lakeside cabin for a week of shooting, drinking, etc. but find the cabin being looked after by a young caretaker named David. When David's status as a war deserter is revealed, all hell breaks loose.

Directed by Burt Kennedy
Written by Burt Kennedy
Produced by Lance Hool
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Top Cast

Rod Steiger

Rod Steiger

Charlie

David Huffman

David Huffman

David

Robin Mattson

Robin Mattson

Linda

Richard Herd

Richard Herd

George

Jerry Hardin

Jerry Hardin

Wilbur

Paul Mantee

Paul Mantee

Sweeney

C

Conrad Hool

The Pilot

Trailer

Themes & Keywords

lakerapewar veterandesertionrevengemurdersecluded cabinrevenge plot

About Wolf Lake

Wolf Lake is a thriller, horror film released in 1980 exploring themes of lake, rape, war veteran, desertion, revenge, murder. Directed by Burt Kennedy, it stars Rod Steiger, David Huffman, Robin Mattson. War veterans visit a lakeside cabin for a week of shooting, drinking, etc. but find the cabin being looked after by a young caretaker named David. When David's status as a war deserter is revealed, all hell breaks loose.

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