Principal cast
David Naughton, Griffin Dunne, Jenny Agutter, John Woodvine and Don McKillop
Film 371 of 498 on the Screen Path
An American Werewolf in London
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About the film
An American Werewolf in London at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1981 film at stop 371 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
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.
Key craft credits
Robert Paynter (director of photography), Malcolm Campbell (editor), Elmer Bernstein (original music composer), John Landis (screenplay) and Leslie Dilley (art direction)
- Director
- John Landis
- Release
- 1981-08-21
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
- Genres
- Comedy, Horror and Fantasy
- Country
- United Kingdom and United States
- Quiz
- 50 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 50 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
50 questions in this journeyCitizen Kane is the complete public example: both learning videos and a five-question sample quiz are available below.
Start the example →Full cast
Full cast
- David NaughtonCharacter: David Kessler
- Griffin DunneCharacter: Jack Goodman
- Jenny AgutterCharacter: Nurse Alex Price
- John WoodvineCharacter: Dr. J.S. Hirsch
- Don McKillopCharacter: Inspector Villiers
- Brian GloverCharacter: Chess Player
- David SchofieldCharacter: Dart Player
- Lila KayeCharacter: Barmaid
- Rik MayallCharacter: Second Chess Player
- Sean BakerCharacter: Second Dart Player
- Frank OzCharacter: Mr. Collins
- Paul KemberCharacter: Sergeant McManus
Full crew
Full crew
- John LandisCredits: Screenplay, Director
- John PoynerCredits: Sound Editor
- Deborah Nadoolman LandisCredits: Costume Design
- Elmer BernsteinCredits: Original Music Composer, Conductor
- Robin GranthamCredits: Makeup Artist
- Malcolm CampbellCredits: Editor
- Martin GutteridgeCredits: Special Effects
- George Folsey Jr.Credits: Producer
- Robert PaynterCredits: Director of Photography
- Roy AlonCredits: Stunts
- Leslie DilleyCredits: Art Direction
- Joyce HerlihyCredits: Production Manager
- Rick BakerCredits: Makeup Effects, Makeup Artist
- Donald BanksCredits: Sound Assistant
- Greg PowellCredits: Stunts
- Terry ForrestalCredits: Stunts
- Sue CroslandCredits: Stunts
- Clive CurtisCredits: Stunts
- Nick HobbsCredits: Stunts
- Romo GorraraCredits: Stunts
- Ken BarkerCredits: Stunts
- Rocky TaylorCredits: Stunts
- Sadie EdenCredits: Stunts
- Frank HensonCredits: Stunts
- Doug RobinsonCredits: Stunts
- Tracey EddonCredits: Stunts
- Marc BoyleCredits: Stunts
- Nick WilkinsonCredits: Stunts
- Carl La FongCredits: Stunts
- Valentino MusettiCredits: Stunts
- Paul WestonCredits: Stunts
- Dickey BeerCredits: Stunts
- Gareth MilneCredits: Stunts
- Tony SmartCredits: Stunts
- Peter DiamondCredits: Stunts
- Ken SheppardCredits: Stunts
- Billy HorriganCredits: Stunts
- Arthur HowellCredits: Stunts
- Fred HaggertyCredits: Stunts
- Terence PlummerCredits: Stunts
- Colin SkeapingCredits: Stunts
- Vic ArmstrongCredits: Stunts
- John RobertsCredits: Painter
- Ray FreebornCredits: Location Manager
- Don SharpeCredits: Sound Editor
- Peter GuberCredits: Executive Producer
- Peter ChildsCredits: Assistant Art Director
- Ian HickinbothamCredits: Wardrobe Master
- Derek IxerCredits: Dressing Prop
- Michael CliffordCredits: Music Editor
- Clive HartleyCredits: Assistant Editor
- Steven MaguireCredits: Assistant Editor
- Ivan SharrockCredits: Sound Mixer
- Beryl LermanCredits: Makeup Artist
- Richard LightmanCredits: Special Sound Effects
- Len FureyCredits: Construction Manager
- Bill HargreavesCredits: Props
- Jonathan LucasCredits: Assistant Editor
- Simon WakefieldCredits: Set Dresser
- Simon BattersbyCredits: Assistant Editor
- Anna KsiezopolskaCredits: Assistant Editor
- Rocky PhelanCredits: Assistant Sound Editor
- Rowland FowlesCredits: Boom Operator
- Dave JordanCredits: Property Master
- Keith PainCredits: Assistant Art Director
- Ken WestonCredits: Boom Operator
- Jon PetersCredits: Executive Producer
- Roy BensonCredits: Assistant Sound Editor
- Fred GunningCredits: Supervising Carpenter
- Jim PassonCredits: Color Timer
- David TringhamCredits: First Assistant Director
- Russell LodgeCredits: Third Assistant Director
- Maurice GillettCredits: Gaffer
- David GarfathCredits: Camera Operator
- Debbie McWilliamsCredits: Casting Director
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