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{{for|the ''Batman: The Animated Series'' episode|Moon of the Wolf (Batman: The Animated Series)}}
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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox television
| name = Moon of the Wolf
| image = Moonwolf.jpg
| image = Moonwolf.jpg
| caption = A VHS cover for ''Moon of the Wolf''
| caption = VHS cover
| director = [[Daniel Petrie]]
| director = [[Daniel Petrie]]
| producer = [[Everett Chambers]]<br>Peter Thomas<br>[[Edward S. Feldman]]<br>Richard M. Rosenbloom
| producer = [[Everett Chambers]]<br>Peter Thomas<br>[[Edward S. Feldman]]<br>Richard M. Rosenbloom
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| music = [[Bernardo Segall]]
| music = [[Bernardo Segall]]
| cinematography = Richard C. Glouner
| cinematography = Richard C. Glouner
| editing = [[Richard Halsey]]
| editor = [[Richard Halsey]]
| distributor = [[American Broadcasting Company]]
| company = [[Filmways Television]]
| released = {{Film date|1972|09|26|TV=y}}
| network = [[American Broadcasting Company]]
| released = {{Start date|1972|09|26}}
| runtime = 75 minutes
| runtime = 75 minutes
| country = United States
| country = United States
| awards =
| language = English
| language = English
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'''''Moon of the Wolf''''' is an American TV movie broadcast on September 26, 1972 on ''[[ABC Movie of the Week]]''. It stars [[David Janssen]], [[Barbara Rush]], [[Geoffrey Lewis (actor)|Geoffrey Lewis]] and [[Bradford Dillman]], with a script by Alvin Sapinsley<ref name="Moon of the Wolf">{{cite web|url=https://prod-www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/414236/moon-of-the-wolf#credits|accessdate=December 19, 2023|work=[[Turner Classic Movies]]|title=Moon of the Wolf}}</ref> (based on [[Leslie H. Whitten]]'s novel of the same name). The film was directed by [[Daniel Petrie]]<ref name="Moon of the Wolf"/> and filmed on location in [[Burnside, Louisiana]]. All of the downtown footage was from Clinton, Louisiana.
{{for|the ''Batman: The Animated Series'' episode|Moon of the Wolf (Batman: The Animated Series)}}
'''''Moon of the Wolf''''' is an [[United States|American]] made-for-television [[Gothic horror]] film first broadcast on September 26, 1972, on ''[[ABC Movie of the Week]]''. It starred [[David Janssen]], [[Barbara Rush]], [[Geoffrey Lewis (actor)|Geoffrey Lewis]] and [[Bradford Dillman]], with a script by Alvin Sapinsley<ref name="Moon of the Wolf">{{cite web|url=http://www.tcm.com/tcmdb/title/414236/Moon-Of-The-Wolf/full-credits.html|accessdate=April 24, 2016|work=[[Turner Classic Movies]]|title=Moon of the Wolf}}</ref> (based on [[Leslie H. Whitten]]'s novel of the same name). The film was directed by [[Daniel Petrie]]<ref name="Moon of the Wolf"/> and filmed on location in [[Burnside, Louisiana]]. All of the downtown footage was from Clinton, Louisiana.


==Plot==
==Plot==
In the [[Louisiana]] [[Bayou]] town of Marsh Island, two farmers discover the mauled, dead body of a local young woman. Sheriff Aaron Whitaker ([[David Janssen]]) is called. The victim's temperamental brother Lawrence Burrifors ([[Geoffrey Lewis (actor)|Geoffrey Lewis]]) arrives at the crime scene and jumps to the conclusion that the girl's lover committed the murder, a man whose name her brother does not know. The town's Dr. Drutan ([[John Beradino]]) examines the body and pronounces the girl died of a blow to the head.
In the Louisiana [[Bayou]] town of Marsh Island, two farmers ([[Royal Dano]], and [[John Davis Chandler]]) discover the mauled, dead body of a local young woman. Sheriff Aaron Whitaker ([[David Janssen]]) is called. The victim's temperamental brother Lawrence Burrifors ([[Geoffrey Lewis (actor)|Geoffrey Lewis]]) arrives at the crime scene and jumps to the conclusion that the girl's lover committed the murder, a man whose name her brother does not know. The town's Dr. Drutan ([[John Beradino]]) examines the body and concludes that the girl died from a blow to the head.


The sheriff investigates the crime and local residents have a variety of theories, including the belief she was killed by wild dogs. A posse forms to track down the wild dogs with little success. Burrifors continues to insist the killer to be his sister's mysterious lover while the sheriff, in turn, is suspicious of him. The girl's sick and dying father Hugh Burrifors (Paul R. DeVille), interviewed by the sheriff, warns him of the "Loug Garog". The sheriff does not understand the French term.
The sheriff investigates the crime and local residents have a variety of theories, including the belief she was killed by wild dogs. A posse forms to track down the wild dogs with little success. Burrifors continues to insist the killer is his sister's mysterious lover while the sheriff, in turn, is suspicious of him. The girl's sick and dying father Hugh Burrifors, interviewed by the sheriff, warns him of the Rougarou. The sheriff does not understand the French term.


The sheriff's investigation soon takes him to the plantation home of the wealthy Andrew Rodanthe ([[Bradford Dillman]]) and his sister Louise ([[Barbara Rush]]). They are the last of a local family dynasty. Andrew, who the sheriff suspects had an affair with the victim, claims to have been suffering an attack of [[malaria]] the night the girl was killed.
The sheriff's investigation soon takes him to the plantation home of the wealthy Andrew Rodanthe ([[Bradford Dillman]]) and his sister Louise ([[Barbara Rush]]). They are the last of a local family dynasty. Andrew, who the sheriff suspects had an affair with the victim, claims to have been suffering an attack of [[malaria]] the night the girl was killed.


The sheriff, suspicious of the temperamental brother Lawrence after he assaults the town doctor (who turns out to be the mysterious lover), puts him in jail. While there, the full moon rises again and Lawrence and the sheriff's deputy are killed in a vicious attack after the steel bars of the cell are torn from the wall.
The sheriff, suspicious of the temperamental brother Lawrence after he assaults the town doctor, who turns out to be the mysterious lover, puts him in jail. While there, the full moon rises again, and Lawrence and the sheriff's deputy are killed in a vicious attack after the steel bars of the cell are torn from the wall.

With the town's residents fearful and the sheriff without assistance, Andrew Rodanthe volunteers to become deputy. Andrew and the sheriff return to Hugh Burrifor's house and discover the old man has created a [[Louisiana Voodoo|voodoo]] potion that gives off a vapor meant to repel the Rougarou. Rodanthe inhales the potion and goes into what appears to be an [[epileptic seizure]]. He is taken to the hospital.


While there, Andrew's sister Louise tells the sheriff she can speak French fluently and would talk to Hugh Burrifor about the unexplainable term Rougarou. While speaking with the old man, Louise solves the puzzle. Rougarou is a mispronunciation of [[Loup Garou]]. Translated into English the term means [[werewolf]].
With the town's residents fearful and the sheriff without assistance, Andrew Rodanthe volunteers to become deputy. Andrew and the sheriff return to Hugh Burrifor's house and discover the old man has created a [[Louisiana Voodoo|voodoo]] potion that gives off a vapor meant to repel the "Loug Garog". Rodanthe inhales the potion and goes into what appears to be an [[epileptic seizure]]. He is taken to the hospital.


Transformed into a werewolf, Andrew violently escapes the hospital and becomes the subject of a manhunt. As a posse gathers, Louise runs to the mayor, telling him that her brother is sick and that there are drugs that can help him. At her and Andrew's home, Louise talks to Sheriff Whitaker about werewolf folklore. She reveals a family secret, that her grandfather used to suffer from unusual spells of sickness, implying he was a werewolf and Andrew's curse was inherited.
While there, Andrew's sister Louise tells the sheriff she can speak French fluently and would talk to Hugh Burrifor about the unexplainable term "Loug Garog". While speaking with the old man, Louise solves the puzzle. "Loug Garog" is a mispronunciation of "Loup-Garou". Translated into English the term means "[[werewolf]]".


Louise returns to her plantation home alone, and Andrew, still in his werewolf form, enters the house. Louise flees to the barn. When the werewolf follows, she attempts to set him afire, then returns to the house. Andrew escapes the fire and pursues Louise. She eventually shoots him just as the sheriff returns. After he dies, Andrew returns to his human form.
Transformed into a werewolf, Andrew violently escapes the hospital and becomes the subject of a manhunt. As a posse gathers, Louise runs to the mayor, telling him that her brother is sick and that there are drugs that can help him. At her and Andrew's home, Louise talks to Sheriff Whitaker about werewolf folklore. She reveals a family secret, that her grandfather used to suffer from unusual spells of sickness, implying he was also a werewolf and Andrew's curse was inherited.


==Cast==
Louise returns to her plantation home alone and Andrew, still in his werewolf form, enters the house. Louise flees to the barn. When the werewolf follows she attempts to set him afire, then returns to the house. Andrew escapes the fire and pursues Louise. She eventually shoots him just as the sheriff returns. After he dies, Andrew returns to his human form.
* [[David Janssen]] as Sheriff Aaron Whitaker
* [[Barbara Rush]] as Louise Rodanthe
* [[Bradford Dillman]] as Andrew Rodanthe
* [[John Beradino]] as Dr. Druten
* [[Geoffrey Lewis (actor)|Geoffrey Lewis]] as Lawrence
* [[Royal Dano]] as Tom Gurmandy Sr.
* [[John Davis Chandler]] as Tom Gurmandy Jr.
* [[Claudia McNeil]] as Sara
* [[Robert Phillips (actor)|Robert Phillips]] as Deputy
* [[Dick Crockett]] as Attendant
* Paul R. Deville as Hugh


==See also==
==See also==
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* {{IMDb title|0068967|Moon of the Wolf}}
* {{IMDb title|0068967|Moon of the Wolf}}
* {{Internet Archive film|id=MoonoftheWolf_|name=Moon of the Wolf}}
* {{Internet Archive film|id=MoonoftheWolf_|name=Moon of the Wolf}}
* {{Amg movie|33262|Moon of the Wolf}}


{{Daniel Petrie}}
{{Daniel Petrie}}


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Latest revision as of 02:33, 22 December 2024

Moon of the Wolf
VHS cover
Written byLeslie H. Whitten
Alvin Sapinsley
Directed byDaniel Petrie
StarringDavid Janssen
Barbara Rush
Bradford Dillman
John Beradino
Geoffrey Lewis
Royal Dano
John Davis Chandler
Music byBernardo Segall
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducersEverett Chambers
Peter Thomas
Edward S. Feldman
Richard M. Rosenbloom
CinematographyRichard C. Glouner
EditorRichard Halsey
Running time75 minutes
Production companyFilmways Television
Original release
NetworkAmerican Broadcasting Company
ReleaseSeptember 26, 1972 (1972-09-26)

Moon of the Wolf is an American TV movie broadcast on September 26, 1972 on ABC Movie of the Week. It stars David Janssen, Barbara Rush, Geoffrey Lewis and Bradford Dillman, with a script by Alvin Sapinsley[1] (based on Leslie H. Whitten's novel of the same name). The film was directed by Daniel Petrie[1] and filmed on location in Burnside, Louisiana. All of the downtown footage was from Clinton, Louisiana.

Plot

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In the Louisiana Bayou town of Marsh Island, two farmers (Royal Dano, and John Davis Chandler) discover the mauled, dead body of a local young woman. Sheriff Aaron Whitaker (David Janssen) is called. The victim's temperamental brother Lawrence Burrifors (Geoffrey Lewis) arrives at the crime scene and jumps to the conclusion that the girl's lover committed the murder, a man whose name her brother does not know. The town's Dr. Drutan (John Beradino) examines the body and concludes that the girl died from a blow to the head.

The sheriff investigates the crime and local residents have a variety of theories, including the belief she was killed by wild dogs. A posse forms to track down the wild dogs with little success. Burrifors continues to insist the killer is his sister's mysterious lover while the sheriff, in turn, is suspicious of him. The girl's sick and dying father Hugh Burrifors, interviewed by the sheriff, warns him of the Rougarou. The sheriff does not understand the French term.

The sheriff's investigation soon takes him to the plantation home of the wealthy Andrew Rodanthe (Bradford Dillman) and his sister Louise (Barbara Rush). They are the last of a local family dynasty. Andrew, who the sheriff suspects had an affair with the victim, claims to have been suffering an attack of malaria the night the girl was killed.

The sheriff, suspicious of the temperamental brother Lawrence after he assaults the town doctor, who turns out to be the mysterious lover, puts him in jail. While there, the full moon rises again, and Lawrence and the sheriff's deputy are killed in a vicious attack after the steel bars of the cell are torn from the wall.

With the town's residents fearful and the sheriff without assistance, Andrew Rodanthe volunteers to become deputy. Andrew and the sheriff return to Hugh Burrifor's house and discover the old man has created a voodoo potion that gives off a vapor meant to repel the Rougarou. Rodanthe inhales the potion and goes into what appears to be an epileptic seizure. He is taken to the hospital.

While there, Andrew's sister Louise tells the sheriff she can speak French fluently and would talk to Hugh Burrifor about the unexplainable term Rougarou. While speaking with the old man, Louise solves the puzzle. Rougarou is a mispronunciation of Loup Garou. Translated into English the term means werewolf.

Transformed into a werewolf, Andrew violently escapes the hospital and becomes the subject of a manhunt. As a posse gathers, Louise runs to the mayor, telling him that her brother is sick and that there are drugs that can help him. At her and Andrew's home, Louise talks to Sheriff Whitaker about werewolf folklore. She reveals a family secret, that her grandfather used to suffer from unusual spells of sickness, implying he was a werewolf and Andrew's curse was inherited.

Louise returns to her plantation home alone, and Andrew, still in his werewolf form, enters the house. Louise flees to the barn. When the werewolf follows, she attempts to set him afire, then returns to the house. Andrew escapes the fire and pursues Louise. She eventually shoots him just as the sheriff returns. After he dies, Andrew returns to his human form.

Cast

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Moon of the Wolf". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved December 19, 2023.
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