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The Company of Wolves (Original title)
Dates: 1984 (Copyright), 21 September 1984 (Release)

Country: United Kingdom

Directed by: Neil Jordan

Synopsis: Horror, fantasy. The story of Alice and her passage to womanhood through a series of dreams, nightmares and fantasies and the discovery of her emerging sexuality through her exploration of the werewolf myth.

Genres:
Fantasy, Horror

Subject:
Werewolves
Releases
Date: 21 September 1984Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Rankcolor - Sound - DolbyAspect ratio: 1.66:1Runtime: 95 mins Length: 8567 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Palace Pictures
Date: 21 September 1984Country: United KingdomRelease type: TheatricalFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Rankcolor - Sound - DolbyAspect ratio: 1.66:1Runtime: 95 mins Length: 8567 FeetDialogue (original): English
Date: October 2013Country: United KingdomRelease type: InternetFormat: not specified - Colour - SoundRuntime: 95 mins 17 secs - Dialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: BFIPlayer

Credits (148)
©: ITC Entertainment Limited, A Palace production: Palace Productions, Presents: ITC Entertainment, Executive Producer: Stephen Woolley, Executive Producer: Nik Powell, Producer: Chris Brown, Producer: Stephen Woolley, Production Manager: Vivien Pottersman, Production Co-ordinator: Norma Brusa, Production Accountant: David Saggs, Accounts Assistant: Gerrard Fitzsimon, Accounts Secretary: Virginia Green, Location Co-ordinator: Steven Lawrence, Assistant to Producers: Jenny Pollitt, Production Assistant: Gill Case, Production Runner: Trevor Kaye, Effects Unit Runner: Alexis Cahill, Charlotte Barton, 1st Assistant Director: Simon Hinkly, Assistant Director (Effects): Clive Hedges, 2nd Assistant Director: Paul Tivers, 3rd Assistant Director: Paul Frift, Continuity: Alison Thorne, Continuity (Effects): Mary Holdsworth, Casting Director: Susie Figgis, Screenplay by: Angela Carter, Neil Jordan, Adapted from her own story by: Angela Carter, Quotation from 'Petit Chaperon Rouge' by: Charles Perrault, [Quotation] translated fron the original by (1912): S.R. Littlewood, Director of Photography: Bryan Loftus, Director of Effects Photography: Peter MacDonald, Camera Operator: Mike Roberts, Camera Operator (Effects): John Campbell, Focus Puller: Brian Herlihy, Focus Puller (Effects Unit): Eamonn O'Keefe, Clapper Loader: Sue Knight, Clapper Loader (Effects Unit): Ian Foster, Camera Trainee: Simon Reeves, Camera Trainee (Effects Unit): Mark Moriarty, Gaffer Electrician: John Harman, Gaffer Electrician (Effects): Dennis Brock, Chargehand Electrician: Mike Young, Camera Grip: Tony Cridlin, Frank Batt, Unit Stills Photographer: Tom Collins, Effects Unit Co-ordinator: Chris Carreras, Special Effects Supervisor: Alan Whibley, Special Effects Assistant: Richard Roberts, Special Effects Assistant: Bob Thorne, Special Effects Assistant: Dave Eltham, Digby Milner, Animatronic Wolf by: Rodger Shaw, Animatronics Supervisor: Stuart Robinson, Animatronics Assistant: Mike Minjoodt, Animatronics Assistant: Graham High, Animatronics Assistant: Steve Onions, Animatronics Assistant: Ian Whittaker, Stephen Grassby, Animatronics Modelmaker: Sue Oakes, Animatronics Engineer: Nigel Trevessey, Editor: Rodney Holland, Editing Trainee: Sophie Muller, 1st Assistant Editor: Justin Krish, 2nd Assistant Editor: Tim Arrowsmith, Post-production at: Roger Cherrill Limited, Production Designer: Anton Furst, Art Director: Stuart Rose, Draughtsman: Philip Elton, Nigel Phelps, Scenic Artist: Tony Common, Storyboard Artist: John O'Connor, Special Effects Storyboarding: Christopher Hobbs, Original Storyboards: Muscle Films, Polystyrene Tree Sculpture & Modelling: Steve Simmonds, Polystyrene Tree Sculpture & Modelling: Eddie Butler, Polystyrene Tree Sculpture & Modelling: Robert Williams, Dick Budden, Production Buyer: Peter Walpole, Property Master: Ray Perry, Dressing Propman: Peter Hedges, Standby Propman: Paul Hedges, Standby Propman: Ray Perry Jr, Martin Kingsley, Propman: Daniel Evans, Propman: Ty Teiger, Mark Allett, Art Department Trainee: Alison Dominitz, Construction Manager: Geoff Kingsley, Assistant Construction Manager: Robert Devine, Supervising Painter: Adrian Start, Supervising Plasterer: Alan Ashby, Specialised Plasterwork: Ken Broon, Chargehand Stagehand: John Tregear, Chargehand Rigger: Ray Jones, Costume Designer: Elizabeth Waller, Period Costumes by: Cosprops Limited, Wardrobe Supervisor: Ken Lewington, Wardrobe Mistress: Pauline Lewington, Wardrobe Assistant: John Birkenshaw, Make-up Supervisor: Jane Royle, Make-up Artist: Pauline Heys, Sylvia Croft, Special Make-up Effects Designed and Executed by/In Charge of Make-up Effects: Christopher Tucker, Haptic Lens Consultant: Richard Glass, Tinted Lenses: Siltint Ltd, Supervising Hairdresser: Paula Gillespie, Hairdresser: Stephanie Kaye, Angela Lansbury's Hairdresser: Mark Nelson, Titles: National Screen, Opticals: Camera Effects Limited, Colour Processing: Rank Film Laboratories Limited, Music by: George Fenton, Synthesisers: David Lawson, Music Recorded at: Olympic Sound Studios, Sound Mixer: David John, Sound Recordist (Effects Unit): Neil Kingsbury, Boom Operator: John Chandler, Boom Assistant: Matthew Launay, Dubbing Mixer: Paul Carr, Supervising Dubbing Editor: Anthony Sloman, Dubbing Editor: Alan Bell, Bryan Tilling, Assistant Dubbing Editor: Mike Saxton, Stunt Arranger: Marc Boyle, Stuntman: Terry Cade, Stuntman: Gareth Milne, Stuntman: Graeme Crowther, Stuntman: Nick Hobbs, Stuntman: Dinny Powell, Stuntman: Bill Weston, Tex Fuller, Tutor Chaperone: Shirley Draffan, Unit Nurse: Susie Bevis, Sue Mawson, Animal Co-ordinator: Mike Culling, Dogs Supervisor: Roger Farr, Dog Handler: Gill Raddings, Wolf Handler: Theresa Palmer, Unit Publicist: Lynda Levy, Unit Driver: Adrian Louvain, Unit Driver: Peter Lupson, Unit Driver: Jerry Floyd, Tim Coghlan, Cameras: Samuelson Films Services Limited, Lighting: Samuelson Lighting Limited, Made at: Shepperton Studio Centre
Cast (22)
Angela Lansbury (granny), Graham Crowden (old priest), Brian Glover (amorous boy's father), Kathryn Pogson (young bride), Stephen Rea (young groom), Tusse Silberg (mother), David Warner (father), Micha Bergese (huntsman), Sarah Patterson (Rosaleen), Georgia Slowe (Alice), Susan Porrett (amorous boy's mother), Shane Johnstone (amorous boy), Dawn Archibald (witch woman), Richard Morant (wealthy groom), Danielle Dax (wolfgirl), Vincent McClaren (devil boy), Ruby Buchanan (dowager), Jimmy Gardner (ancient), Roy Evans (eyepatch), Edward Marksen (lame fiddler), Jimmy Brown (blind fiddler), Terence Stamp ([Prince of Darkness])
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (43)
In: Deathray n20 Aug/Sep 2009  Pages: 156-163
Title: Time Trap: Destination: 1984Author: BICKHAM, Jes Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: On films, television, books and comics from 1984.

In: Film Ireland n105 Jul/Aug 2005  Pages: 16-18
Title: Call of the Wild!Author: BARTER, Pavel Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Reappraisal of The COMPANY OF WOLVES, with comments from Neil Jordan and a sidebar from Anne Rice about how suitable a director Neil Jordan was for INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE.

In: Empire n198 December 2005  Page: 207
Title: At home/movies: The Company of WolvesAuthor: Nathan, IanArticle type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Film Review n663 November 2005  Page: 111
Title: The Company of WolvesAuthor: CURTIS, Adrienne Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English

In: Canadian Journal of Irish Studies v29 n2 Autumn 2003  Pages: 17-26
Title: Hairy on the inside: Re-visiting Neil Jordan's The...Author: HOPPER, Keith Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: "...Company of Wolves". Discusses the production history of the film and argues that the form of the film is as politic- al as its content, with the film analysed as both a fairy tale and as the mythic female embodiment of Ireland.

In: Literature/Film Quarterly v28 n1 2000  Pages: 66-71
Title: Sweetest tongue has sharpest tooth: the dangers of...Author: ZUCKER, Carole Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article title ends "...dreaming in Neil Jordan's The Company of Wolves". Sexuality, power and dreaming in The COMPANY OF WOLVES.

In: Shivers n84 November 2000  Pages: 16-20
Title: [Shivers - n84 November 2000: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English

In: Empire n112 October 1998  Page: 137
Title: Video to buyAuthor: SMITH, Adam Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review of video release.

In: Film West n20 Spring 1995  Pages: 32-34
Title: Neil JordanAuthor: BROWNE, Vincent Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A profile of Neil Jordan, in particular dicussing his progress through work such as ANGEL, COMPANY OF WOLVES, MONA LISA, WE'RE NO ANGELS, THE MIRACLE, CRYING GAME and INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE.

In: Fangoria n134 July 1994  Pages: 20-25, 90
Title: The new breed of werewolf FXAuthor: SALISBURY, Mark Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Feature on the special effects used in werewolf films, and the people involved; notably THE HOWLING films, COMPANY OF WOLVES.

In: The Listener v117 n3000 26 Feb 1987  Page: 26
Title: [The Listener - v117 n3000 26 Feb 1987: no known title]Language: English

In: Film Directions v7 n26 1985  Pages: Spring 7-8
Title: [Film Directions - v7 n26 1985: no known title]Language: English

In: Screen International n500 8 Jun 1985  Page: 14
Title: [Screen International - n500 8 Jun 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Report on the marketing strategy for the film.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v286 n34 19 Apr 1985  Page: 3,14
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v286 n34 19 Apr 1985: no known title]Language: English

In: Jeune Cinéma n165 March 1985  Pages: 24-25
Title: [Jeune Cinéma - n165 March 1985: no known title]Language: French

In: Cinefantastique v15 n1 January 1985  Pages: 4-7
Title: [Cinefantastique - v15 n1 January 1985: no known title]Language: English
Description: Feature on the special effects and make-up in the film.

In: Écran Fantastique n52 January 1985  Pages: 22-27
Title: [ L'Écran Fantastique - n52 January 1985: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Article on the background of the film in the "lycanthropy" genre.

In: Écran Fantastique n52 January 1985  Pages: 28-37
Title: [ L'Écran Fantastique - n52 January 1985: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interviews with Steve Woolley, Angela Carter, Christopher Tucker about their parts in making the film.

In: Écran Fantastique n52 January 1985  Pages: 38-40
Title: [ L'Écran Fantastique - n52 January 1985: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interview with Neil Jordan.

In: Cinema Papers n52 July 1985  Page: 67
Title: [Cinema Papers - n52 July 1985: no known title]Language: English

In: Écran Fantastique n56 May 1985  Page: 11
Title: [ L'Écran Fantastique - n56 May 1985: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: Review of the music used in the film, recently released on a record.

In: Écran Fantastique n47 Jul/Aug 1984  Page: 26
Title: [ L'Écran Fantastique - n47 Jul/Aug 1984: no known title]Language: French

In: Films v4 n9 September 1984  Pages: 4-5
Title: [Films - v4 n9 September 1984: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article on Palace Productions and the making of this film.

In: Time Out n716 10 May 1984  Pages: 22-23
Title: [Time Out - n716 10 May 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: Report.

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v51 n608 September 1984  Pages: 264-265
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v51 n608 September 1984: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review.

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v51 n608 September 1984  Pages: 265-266
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v51 n608 September 1984: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article by Neil Jordan on the making of the film.

In: Sight and Sound v53 n3 Summer 1984  Pages: Summer 164-165
Title: [Sight and Sound - v53 n3 Summer 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: Production report.

In: Time Out n735 20 Sep 1984  Page: 49
Title: [Time Out - n735 20 Sep 1984: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Caption review.

In: Screen International n464 22 Sep 1984  Page: 18
Title: [Screen International - n464 22 Sep 1984: no known title]Language: English

In: Screen International n447 26 May 1984  Page: 17
Title: [Screen International - n447 26 May 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: Production report.

In: City Limits n155 21 Sep 1984  Page: 28
Title: [City Limits - n155 21 Sep 1984: no known title]Language: English

In: Sight and Sound v53 n4 Autumn 1984  Pages: Autumn 299-300
Title: [Sight and Sound - v53 n4 Autumn 1984: no known title]Language: English

In: Time Out n734 13 Sep 1984  Pages: 19-21
Title: [Time Out - n734 13 Sep 1984: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Neil Jordan on the adaptation of Angela Carter's story for the film.

In: Screen International n428 14 Jan 1984  Page: 10
Title: [Screen International - n428 14 Jan 1984: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.

In: Stills n11 Apr-May 1984  Pages: 36-37
Title: [Stills - n11 Apr-May 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: Production report.

In: Broadcast 17 Aug 1984  Page: 34
Title: [Broadcast - 17 Aug 1984: no known title]Language: English
Description: Palace sell world Home Video rights to Vestron.

In: Variety 18 Jul 1984  Page: 17
Title: [Variety - 18 Jul 1984: no known title]Language: English

In: Films and Filming n360 September 1984  Pages: 36-37
Title: [Films and Filming - n360 September 1984: no known title]Language: English

In: Screen International n421 19 Nov 1983  Page: 1,2
Title: [Screen International - n421 19 Nov 1983: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note.

In: Screen International n407 13 Aug 1983  Page: 9
Title: [Screen International - n407 13 Aug 1983: no known title]Language: English

In: Screen International n413 24 Sep 1983  Page: 1
Title: [Screen International - n413 24 Sep 1983: no known title]Language: English
Description: Note.

In:   Page: 51
Title: [ - : no known title]

In:   Pages: 22-24
Title: [ - : no known title]


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (10)
Title: Company of Wolves
Author: GRACEY, James  Pages: 128 pages

Title: Fairy tale films: visions of ambiguity
Author: GREENHILL, Pauline  Pages: xiii, 263 p.

Title: Film out of bounds: essays and interviews on non-mainstream cinema worldwide
Author: EDWARDS, Matthew  Pages: viii, 255 p.

Title: Genre and cinema: Ireland and transnationalism
Author: McILROY, Brian  Pages: xv, 284 p.

Title: Sisterhoods: across the literature/media divide
Author: CARTMELL, Deborah  Pages: vi, 210p.

Title: Pulping fictions: consuming culture across the literature/media divide
Author: CARTMELL, Deborah  Pages: 160p.

Title: The curious room: plays, film scripts and an opera
Author: CARTER, Angela  Pages: vi-x. 510p.
Description: Introduction by Susannah Clapp The COMPANY OF WOLVES pp.185-144 The MAGIC TOYSHOP pp.245-298 GUN FOR THE DEVIL pp.299-238 The CHRISTCHURCH MURDER pp.339-390

Title: The egos have landed: the rise and fall of Palace Pictures
Author: FINNEY, Angus  Pages: xii. 321p.
Description: The CRYING GAME pp.5-28 The COMPANY OF WOLVES pp.67-83 ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS pp.84-107 SCANDAL pp.145-167 HARDWARE pp.187-197

Title: Reel terror
Author: WOLFE, Sebastian  Pages: 249p
Description: A collection of original stories that inspired horror films.

Title: Cinematic howling: women's films, women's film theories
Author: CHEU, Hoi F.  Pages: viii, 206 p.


Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(8)
Accessible materials to view(3)
Description: 35mm Dupe Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8610 FeetBFI identifier: C-32960
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Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1500742
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Description: 35mm Dupe Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8609 FeetBFI identifier: C-1174304
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Digital materials(1)
Description: MKVDuration: 01:31:53 minutesBFI identifier: N-7027702
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Video materials(4)
Description: DVDLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1500742
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Description: Digital BetacamDuration: 91.53 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALBFI identifier: C-1499030
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Film materials(3)
Description: 35mm Dupe Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8550 FeetBFI identifier: C-960035
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film


Description: 35mm Dupe Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8610 FeetBFI identifier: C-32960
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)


Description: 35mm Dupe Colour PositiveBase: SafetySound: CombinedLength: 8609 FeetBFI identifier: C-1174304
Status: Viewing - Film print can be requested for access (servicing required)