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Hour of the Wolf (1968)

โ€œThe hour of the wolf is the hour between night and dawn. It is the hour when most people die, when sleep is the deepest, when nightmares feel most real.โ€

7.4/10 ยท 576 votes 1h 28m DramaHorror

#8 of 22 films from 1968 #1069 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Ingmar Bergman ยท Written by Ingmar Bergman

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Overview

While vacationing on a remote German island with his younger pregnant wife, an artist has an emotional breakdown while confronting his repressed desires.

Cast

Max von Sydowas Johan Borg
Liv Ullmannas Alma Borg
Gertrud Fridhas Corinne von Merkens
Georg Rydebergas Lindhorst
Erland Josephsonas Baron von Merkens
Naima Wifstrandas Old Lady with Hat
Ulf Johanssonas Heerbrand
Gudrun Brostas Gamla Fru von Merkens
Bertil Anderbergas Ernst von Merkens
Ingrid Thulinas Veronica Vogler
Agda Helinas Von Merken's Maid (uncredited)
Lenn Hjortzbergas Kreisler (uncredited)
Mikael Rundquistas Boy in Dream (uncredited)
Mona Seilitzas Corpse in Mortuary (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateFebruary 19, 1968
Runtime88 min (1h 28m) โ€” shorter as the 1968 average of 114 min
GenresDrama, Horror
Original titleVargtimmen
LanguageSV
IMDbtt0063759

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Questions

How long is Hour of the Wolf?
Hour of the Wolf runs 88 minutes (1h 28m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Hour of the Wolf worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 576 votes, which places it #8 of 22 films released in 1968 in this index (top 68%) and #1069 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Hour of the Wolf?
Hour of the Wolf was directed by Ingmar Bergman. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Seventh Seal (1957), Wild Strawberries (1957), Persona (1966).
Who stars in Hour of the Wolf?
Max von Sydow as Johan Borg; Liv Ullmann as Alma Borg; Gertrud Fridh as Corinne von Merkens; Georg Rydeberg as Lindhorst; Erland Josephson as Baron von Merkens; Naima Wifstrand as Old Lady with Hat.
Where can I watch the trailer for Hour of the Wolf?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/127728.

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