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An American Werewolf in London

1981·97 min

An American Werewolf in London

Directed by John Landis

ComedyHorror

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.

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David Kessler

Nurse Alex Price

Jack Goodman

Dr. J.S. Hirsch

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George Folsey Jr.

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Elmer Bernstein

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An American Werewolf in London (1981) is about 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.

Who directed An American Werewolf in London?

John Landis directed An American Werewolf in London (1981).

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