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Moon of the Wolf

Moon of the Wolf

Deadly secrets emerge from the shadows when the full moon rises!

19724.71h 15m

Overview

After several locals are viciously murdered, a Louisiana sheriff starts to suspect he may be dealing with a werewolf.

Directed by Daniel Petrie
Written by Alvin Sapinsley, Les Whitten
Produced by Everett Chambers, Peter Thomas
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Top Cast

David Janssen

David Janssen

Sheriff Aaron Whitaker

Barbara Rush

Barbara Rush

Louise Rodanthe

Bradford Dillman

Bradford Dillman

Andrew Rodanthe

J

John Beradino

Dr. Druten

Geoffrey Lewis

Geoffrey Lewis

Lawrence

Royal Dano

Royal Dano

Tom Sr.

John Davis Chandler

John Davis Chandler

Tom Jr.

Claudia McNeil

Claudia McNeil

Sara

D

Dan Priest

Sam

Robert Phillips

Robert Phillips

Deputy

Themes & Keywords

small townlouisianawerewolf

About Moon of the Wolf

Moon of the Wolf is a horror, mystery, thriller, tv movie film released in 1972 exploring themes of small town, louisiana, werewolf. Directed by Daniel Petrie, it stars David Janssen, Barbara Rush, Bradford Dillman. After several locals are viciously murdered, a Louisiana sheriff starts to suspect he may be dealing with a werewolf.

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