Name: Never Cry Wolf
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Action
Released: 1984-01-27
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 7

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A scientific researcher, sent on a government study: The Lupus Project, must investigate the possible "menace" of wolves in the north. To do so, he must survive in the wilderness for six months on his own. In the course of these events, he learns about the true beneficial and positive nature of the wolf species.

Theatrical

Jan 27, 1984

Budget

$11.0M

DVD / Blu-ray

Feb 22, 2000

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Director

Carroll Ballard

Writers

Richard Kletter, Curtis Hanson, Sam Hamm

Producers

Allen Lewis, Joseph Strick, Jack Couffer

Music

Mark Isham

Studio

Walt Disney Pictures, Amarok Productions

Themes

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