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An American Werewolf in London

John Landis

19811h 37mEnglish
ComedyHorror
Accolades
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Synopsis

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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ComedyHorror

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Awards & Recognition

Awards Dominance

1

Wins

1

Nominations

Won

  • Makeup · Rick Baker
Full award breakdown

1982

Academy Awards

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Makeup

Rick Baker

1982
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Cast

David Naughton

David Naughton

David Kessler

Jenny Agutter

Jenny Agutter

Nurse Alex Price

Griffin Dunne

Griffin Dunne

Jack Goodman

John Woodvine

John Woodvine

Dr. J.S. Hirsch

Don McKillop

Don McKillop

Inspector Villiers

Brian Glover

Brian Glover

Chess Player

David Schofield

David Schofield

Dart Player

Lila Kaye

Lila Kaye

Barmaid

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