Movie

The Man Who Cried Wolf

“The story that made new crime history in the country's police annals!”

★ 7.0(3)19371h 8m

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Good to know

Director: Lewis R. Foster
Release date: 1937-08-29
Runtime: 1h 8m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures

About The Man Who Cried Wolf

The Man Who Cried Wolf is a 1937 movie in the Crime and Drama genres, directed by Lewis R. Foster, starring Lewis Stone, Barbara Read and Tom Brown. It has a runtime of 1 hour 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Man Who Cried Wolf in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An actor plots "the perfect crime" by confessing to murders he didn't commit.

Cast

Lewis Stone

Lawrence Fontaine

Barbara Read

Nan

Tom Brown

Tommy Bradley

Marjorie Main

Amelia Bradley

Jameson Thomas

George Bradley

Forrester Harvey

Jacko

Robert Gleckler

Capt. Walter Reid

Billy Wayne

Halligan

John Hamilton

Judge

Russell Hicks

Prosecuting Attorney

Pierre Watkin

Governor

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Man Who Cried Wolf in Japan?+

The Man Who Cried Wolf is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Man Who Cried Wolf on Netflix?+

The Man Who Cried Wolf is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is The Man Who Cried Wolf?+

The Man Who Cried Wolf has a runtime of 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).

Who stars in The Man Who Cried Wolf?+

The Man Who Cried Wolf stars Lewis Stone, Barbara Read, Tom Brown, Marjorie Main and Jameson Thomas.

When did The Man Who Cried Wolf come out?+

The Man Who Cried Wolf is a 1937 movie directed by Lewis R. Foster.

What genre is The Man Who Cried Wolf?+

The Man Who Cried Wolf is Crime and Drama film.

Who directed The Man Who Cried Wolf?+

The Man Who Cried Wolf was directed by Lewis R. Foster.