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07/10/1983 Adventure, Drama, Action 1h 45m
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They thought he couldn't do the job. That's why they chose him.

Overview

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.

  1. Carroll Ballard

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Charles Martin Smith

    Tyler

  2. Zachary Ittimangnaq

    Ootek

  3. Samson Jorah

    Mike

  4. Hugh Webster

    Drunk

  5. Brian Dennehy

    Rosie

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Reviews

A review by r96sk
Written by r96sk on 2020-09-16
Almost loved it.

The first 45 minutes of 'Never Cry Wolf' are terrific, I enjoyed how they set everything up - I was very much intrigued. Unfortunately, for the next 15-30 mins events kinda plateaued, before eventually ending in underwhelming fashion. I would be rating this higher if it had been a 70-85 minute run time, that would've been perfect. I will say, from start-to-finish, the film is superb visually.

Charles Martin Smith is very good as Tyler, he also does a grand job with the narration; the dialogue for which is excellent. This is a lot better than Disney's other wild ...read the rest
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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$11,000,000.00

Revenue
$0.00

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