The Wolf Hunters
1949, English. Directed by Budd Boetticher.
After four fur trappers are slain and their furs stolen, Corporal Rod Webb of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police sets out for their village. En route, he and his German Shepherd, Chinook, encounter another trapper, Henri, unconscious on the trail, and the furs he was delivering to the factor, McTavish, stolen. Chinook trails the would-be-killer and bites a piece of cloth from his coat before he escapes. Webb leaves Henri with Greta while he investigates, aided by an Indian servant and the, wife of the superintendent of the trading company that employs McTavish.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 29 October 1949
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Scott Darling
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The Wolf Hunters: quick answers
What should I watch before The Wolf Hunters?
Watch Trail of the Yukon (1949) first.
What comes after The Wolf Hunters?
Next in the series: Snow Dog (1950), Call of the Klondike (1950), and Yukon Manhunt (1951).
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How long is The Wolf Hunters?
The Wolf Hunters runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
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The Wolf Hunters is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Wolf Hunters on?
The Wolf Hunters isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 29 October 1949. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Wolf Hunters?
If you liked The Wolf Hunters, try The Tall Men, The Man From Snowy River II, Spirit Untamed.
Who directed The Wolf Hunters?
The Wolf Hunters (1949) was directed by Budd Boetticher and stars Kirby Grant, Jan Clayton, Edward Norris.