Cry of the Black Wolves
1972, German. Directed by Harald Reinl.
A fur hunter living as a hermit in the Alaskan mountains is mistakenly suspected of the murder of a gold prospector. The murdered man's sister hires a gunslinger to catch the hunter, but after a dramatic confrontation, the two men become friends. Adventure movie based on Jack London's novel "Son of the Wolf".
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
- Rated
- PG
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Cast & crew
- Harald ReinlDirector
- Ron ElyBill Robinson
- Raimund HarmstorfJack Harper
- Gila von WeitershausenFrona Williams
- Arthur BraussTornado Kid
- Angelika OttBetty Tayler
- Jean-Claude HoffmannJimmy
- Hans TerofalStumpey
- Catharina ContiAkaena
- Carl LangeNicholas Morse
- Alexander GrillForester
- Dan van HusenJoe
- Heinrich SchweigerSam Jenkins
Details
- Released
- 4 October 1972
- Original title
- Der Schrei der schwarzen Wölfe
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Kurt Nachmann
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How long is Cry of the Black Wolves?
Cry of the Black Wolves runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
Does Cry of the Black Wolves have a post-credits scene?
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Cry of the Black Wolves parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Cry of the Black Wolves is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Cry of the Black Wolves on?
Cry of the Black Wolves isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Cry of the Black Wolves?
If you liked Cry of the Black Wolves, try Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure, Winnetou - A New World, The Call of the Wild.
Who directed Cry of the Black Wolves?
Cry of the Black Wolves (1972) was directed by Harald Reinl and stars Ron Ely, Raimund Harmstorf, Gila von Weitershausen.