Among Wolves (2010): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Among Wolves is a 2010 drama directed by Gerardo Olivares, starring Juan José Ballesta as Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja and Francisco Conde. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $6.8 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Gerardo Olivares
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Spanish
- Studio
- Canal Sur
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Among Wolves About?
The premise of Among Wolves without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Marcos, a seven‑year‑old from a poor farm, is given by his father’s wealthy employer to an isolated valley where a reclusive goatherd lives in a cave. Initially frightened and scarred by abuse, the boy reluctantly becomes the shepherd’s apprentice. Over time the hermit teaches him to herd goats, trap, fish and survive alone, building his self‑reliance.
Among Wolves Cast & Characters
Juan José Ballesta leads the cast as Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, with Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja as Él mismo and Francisco Conde as Manuel. Directed by Gerardo Olivares; 16 actors are credited in all.
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Director Gerardo Olivares
- Juan José Ballesta as Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja
- Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja as Él mismo
- Francisco Conde as Manuel
- Manuel Camacho as Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja
Also Starring in Among Wolves
· 12 more- Sancho Gracia Atanasio
- Agustín Rodríguez López Juan José
- Àlex Brendemühl Balilla
- Carlos Bardem Ceferino
- Dafne Fernández Pizquilla
- Eduardo Gómez Caragorda
- Antonio Dechent Sargento
- Vicente Romero Sánchez Hocicotocino
- José Chaves Doroteo
- Luisa Martín Isabel
- Félix Sancho Pichote
- José Manuel Soto Don Honesto
More from Gerardo Olivares
More films directed by Gerardo Olivares, best-rated first: Brothers of the Wind, 4L, Two Catalonias and 100 Days of Solitude.
Among Wolves Plot Summary
What happens in Among Wolves from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
EntreLobos (Among Wolves) recounts the extraordinary and inspiring life story of Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, a boy who endured unimaginable hardships during his childhood and adolescence in the rugged mountains of Spain. The film begins with a young Marcos (played by Manuel Camacho) who, at just 7 years old, is handed over to his father’s employer, a wealthy landowner, after a tragic incident involving the loss of some goats. This event sets off a chain of difficult circumstances, as Marcos is then sent to live with a solitary goatherd named Atanasio (portrayed by Sancho Gracia), who resides in an isolated valley with little interest in bonding or companionship.
Full summary
The whole story of Among Wolves, scene by scene
Among Wolves Box Office
Among Wolves grossed $6.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$6.8M
- International
- $6.8M
Among Wolves Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Among Wolves.
How Well Do You Know Among Wolves?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of the boy who lives alone in the mountains in the film?
Among Wolves Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Среди волков” and “Wolfsbrüder”.
- Also known as
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- Среди волков
- Wolfsbrüder
- L'Enfant loup
- Между вълците
- Wolvenkind
- 与狼共伍
- Kurtlar Arasında
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Among Wolves FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Among Wolves, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Among Wolves?
Among Wolves runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Among Wolves released?
Among Wolves was released on November 26, 2010.
Who directed Among Wolves?
Among Wolves was directed by Gerardo Olivares.
More films by Gerardo Olivares Who is in the cast of Among Wolves?
Among Wolves stars Juan José Ballesta as Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja, Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja as Él mismo and Francisco Conde as Manuel, among 16 credited actors.
How much did Among Wolves make at the box office?
Among Wolves grossed $6.8 million worldwide.
Does Among Wolves have a post-credit scene?
No. Among Wolves has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Among Wolves in?
The original language of Among Wolves is Spanish.
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