Never Cry Wolf

They thought he couldn't do the job. That's why they chose him.

Genres

AdventureDramaAction

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.

Others

Budget

$11000000

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

105 mins

Rating

6.993/10

Release Date

07 October 1983

Country

United States of America

Cast

Charles Martin Smith

Tyler

Zachary Ittimangnaq

Ootek

Samson Jorah

Mike

Hugh Webster

Drunk

Brian Dennehy

Rosie

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