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Un homme parmi les loups

Original title: Never Cry Wolf
  • 1983
  • Tous publics
  • 1h 45m
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7.5/10
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Charles Martin Smith in Un homme parmi les loups (1983)
A government researcher, sent to research the "menace" of wolves in the north, learns about the true beneficial and positive nature of the species.
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A government researcher, sent to research the "menace" of wolves in the north, learns about the true beneficial and positive nature of the species.A government researcher, sent to research the "menace" of wolves in the north, learns about the true beneficial and positive nature of the species.A government researcher, sent to research the "menace" of wolves in the north, learns about the true beneficial and positive nature of the species.

  • Director
    • Carroll Ballard
  • Writers
    • Farley Mowat
    • Curtis Hanson
    • Sam Hamm
  • Stars
    • Charles Martin Smith
    • Brian Dennehy
    • Zachary Ittimangnaq
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    • Director
      • Carroll Ballard
    • Writers
      • Farley Mowat
      • Curtis Hanson
      • Sam Hamm
    • Stars
      • Charles Martin Smith
      • Brian Dennehy
      • Zachary Ittimangnaq
    • 70User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 4 wins & 3 nominations total

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    Charles Martin Smith
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    • Farley Mowat…
    Brian Dennehy
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    • Rosie
    Zachary Ittimangnaq
    • Ootek
    Samson Jorah
    • Mike
    Hugh Webster
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    Martha Ittimangnaq
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    • Director
      • Carroll Ballard
    • Writers
      • Farley Mowat
      • Curtis Hanson
      • Sam Hamm
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    10vvanpo

    Quiet Majesty

    "Never Cry Wolf" is a good reason why I like the movies. Human characters, compelling story, warm humor and breathtaking scenery (with the Atlin area in Northwestern British Columbia filling in for Alaska) combine to make it a favorite of mine.

    "Tour de Force" doesn't seem quite the right turn of phrase for Charles Martin Smith's performance as the scientist Tyler for such a low-key character but he is the heart of the movie. It's especially noticeable when I associate Mr. Smith as Toad in "American Graffiti". His scene with the wolves and caribou is amazing and primal.

    Samson Jorah is marvelous as the Inuit Mike ("He says, 'Great idea!'")

    What a treat it is to watch compared to all the noise and quick-cut editing that dominate modern movies.
    7claudio_carvalho

    Loneliness in the Wilderness

    The researcher Tyler (Charles Martin Smith) is assigned by his government to travel to the Arctic to study the wolves that they believe are responsible for the reduction of the caribou population. The reckless pilot Rosie (Brian Dennehy) takes him to the wilderness and he is left alone with his supply in an extremely cold spot. He is saved by the local Ootek (Zachary Ittimangnaq) that is traveling with his dog sledding. He builds a shelter for Tyler and organizes his supplies. Tyler finds two wolves that he calls George and Angeline and their three offspring and he examines his excrement to learn what they eat. Soon he discovers that the wolves eat only mice and Tyler decides to do the same to prove to the government that the wolves do not eat caribous. Ootek returns with his friend Mike (Samson Jorah) that speaks English and translates what Ootek say. The trio stays together and Tyler learns that Mike is a hunter. Mike travels with Ootek by canoe to see a herd of caribou that is attacked by a pack of wolves. Tyler examines the bones and finds that the animal was diseased, proving that the wolves are responsible for keeping the caribou strong as told by Ootek. Tyler finds Rosie with two hunters planning to explore the area with tourism and Tyler has an argument with the pilot and returns to the camp. He finds the three offspring but the wolves are missing. Tyler initially suspects of Rosie but when he sees the nervous Mike, he finds that he killed the animals.

    "Never Cry Wolf" is a wonderful film with magnificent cinematography and beautiful story based on the biography of the Canadian Farley Mowat. Presently the film gives the sensation of a National Geographic movie but it was very impressive and unique in 1983 when it was released. Maybe this is the best role of Charles Martin Smith, performing a scientist living in the wilderness alone for a long period and understanding the behavior of wolves. Last but not the least, the ecologic concern of this film is ahead of time. My vote is seven.

    Title (Brazil): "Os Lobos Nunca Choram" ("The Wolves Never Cry")
    8OriginalMovieBuff21

    An enjoyable adventure

    I saw this film in my Biology class since we were learning about organisms and how they interact with their environment. I'd have to say that this was a good movie and pretty enjoyable. Charles Martin Smith had a good performance and the script made him have good dialogue, along with him narrating almost most of the film too. I liked how the main character inhabited in all the places he encountered to and how he became friends with the Inuit. I thought those scenes were included nicely in the film. Overall, a good adventure that was interesting throughout the movie. I recommend it.

    Hedeen's Outlook: 8/10 *** B
    8macpherr

    This is an extremely enjoyable movie.

    This is a good autobiographical movie which raises interesting issues about the preservation of wildlife and the necessary role of the wolf in the ecosystem of the north. Charles Martin Smith (American Graffiti) "Farley Mowat/Tyler," reminded me of my husband when he was in graduate school and had to do field research. Typical of graduate students, they are so excited about the project that they don't analyze the difficulties and the ways of doing their stuff. I highly recommend the movie even though the movie makers modified the book. The wolves are not killed nor did the bush pilot bring in Japanese investors to build a resort in the book. What a relief! I like movies done in different locations about preservationists, they always show neat scenes, challenges and perseverance. I am surprised that Tyler did not die in all that ice. I guess there would not be a movie, would there? In such circumstances I am sure I would freeze to death. The movie is fun, interesting, educational, the cinematography is great, and also touches on the Indians' religious beliefs, that it is always interesting. I love that movie. Favorite Scenes: Candle light dinner, with barbecued mice. All the mice starring at Tyler while he eats his dinner. The menu: mice with crackers, barbecued mice, mouse sandwiches . . . The territorial demarcation with the wolves; the wolf finishing in two minutes what Tyler needed many cups of tea to do. Funny!!!! Favorite Quotes: "We are suspicious of what we don't understand." I recommend it! This is an extremely enjoyable movie. I have seen the movie many times.
    10sam89-1

    Raw and Intense

    This film is not a typical Disney movie; so much so that you wonder why they did it. The simple good-evil storyline common to most Disney movies does not exist here. All characters have a different motive, and all are convinced of their own morality. What's more, they convince you. You see the issue of enviornmentalism in Alaska from all sides; and even if you may not agree with everyone, you can at least see it from their perspective. In the end however, the message is far more simple and it is tough to argue with.

    Another trait that immediately stands out about this movie is its striking rawness. For a good part of the film, the main character narrates, and one gets the feeling he's writing home, as opposed to telling an audience. This adds both an intimacy and a sincerity and is very effective.

    Though it is largely unknown (and therefore largely under-appreciated), Never Cry Wolf is a beautiful, complex and forceful. A high point for Disney -- no contest.

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    • Trivia
      In real life, Farley Mowat's research in the Caribou changed the way humans understand the wolf species.
    • Goofs
      The lead claims the wolves eat mice, which he proceeds to eat, but they are voles, not mice (which don't occur in the arctic).
    • Quotes

      Rosie: We're all of us prospectors up here, eh, Tyler? Scratchin' for that... that one crack in the ground. Never have to scratch again. I'll let you in on a little secret, Tyler: the gold's not in the ground. The gold's not anywhere up here. The real gold is south of 60 - sittin' in livin' rooms, stuck facin' the boob tube, bored to death. Bored to death, Tyler.

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    • Release date
      • April 4, 1984 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Inuktitut
    • Also known as
      • Never Cry Wolf
    • Filming locations
      • Nome, Alaska, USA
    • Production companies
      • Walt Disney Pictures
      • Amarok Productions Ltd.
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $29,600,000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $29,600,000
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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