Cry Wilderness (1987): Cast & Plot
Cry Wilderness is a 1987 adventure fantasy film directed by Jay Schlossberg-Cohen, starring Tom Folkes as Bigfoot / Biker, Eric Foster and Navarre Perry. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Jay Schlossberg-Cohen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Visto International Inc.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Cry Wilderness About?
The premise of Cry Wilderness without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Paul, a young student, discovers a gentle Bigfoot‑like creature in the wilderness and forms a secret bond with it. Meanwhile his father, a park ranger, is tasked with tracking an escaped tiger that has the whole town on edge. David, a local, works to keep the creature hidden as tension rises.
Cry Wilderness Themes & Keywords
· 31 tags- schoolboy
- park ranger
- bear
- native american
- raccoon
- cougar
- wolf
- biker
- biker gang
- tiger
- slimehouse
- forest adventure
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- sasquatch
- folklore
- cryptid
- wildlife
- nature
- magic pendant
- mine shaft
- thunderegg
- family relationships
- student
- boy has a nightmare
- nightmare
- bad dream
- boy has nightmare
- child has a nightmare
- bigfoot
- angry mob
- museum exhibit
- independent film
Cry Wilderness Cast & Characters
Tom Folkes leads the cast as Bigfoot / Biker, with Eric Foster as Paul Cooper and Navarre Perry as Mr. Douglas. Directed by Jay Schlossberg-Cohen; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jay Schlossberg-Cohen
- Tom Folkes as Bigfoot / Biker
- Eric Foster as Paul Cooper
- Navarre Perry as Mr. Douglas
- Maurice Grandmaison as Will Cooper
Also Starring in Cry Wilderness
· 8 more- Joe Fuzz Sheriff
- John Tallman Jim
- Griffin Casey Morgan Hicks
- Faith Clift Dr. Helen Foster
- Foster Hood Red Hawk
- Darwyn Swalve Biker
- Don Pugsley Biker
- Gordon Gale Mr. Wagoner
More from Jay Schlossberg-Cohen
One more film directed by Jay Schlossberg-Cohen: Night Train to Terror.
Cry Wilderness Plot Summary
What happens in Cry Wilderness from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a field trip to the Natural History Museum, Paul Cooper, a boarding-school student, strays from his group and is found by the headmaster, Mr. Douglas, staring at a statue of Bigfoot. Paul insists he met the creature last summer during a vacation with his father, Will Cooper, a park ranger, who told him about a Bigfoot who likes Coca-Cola and even gave him a radio that plays rock music.
Meanwhile, Sheriff presides over the park and rallies people to hunt a mysterious large animal that mauled a deer. He enlists the help of Will Cooper and his Indian friend Jim.
Full summary
The whole story of Cry Wilderness, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Cry Wilderness?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 9
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- Question 9: not answered
What is the name of the boarding‑school student who first encounters Bigfoot?
Cars in Cry Wilderness
5 cars on screen, including the 1975 Toyota Land Cruiser and the 1968 Dodge D-Series.
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1975 Toyota Land Cruiser Important role -
1968 Dodge D-Series Minor role -
1981 Dodge Power Ram Minor role -
Peterbilt 359 Minor role
Cry Wilderness Also Known As
Also known as “野性的呼唤”.
- Also known as
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- 野性的呼唤
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Cry Wilderness FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Cry Wilderness, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Cry Wilderness?
Cry Wilderness runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Cry Wilderness released?
Cry Wilderness was released on February 1, 1987.
Who directed Cry Wilderness?
Cry Wilderness was directed by Jay Schlossberg-Cohen.
More films by Jay Schlossberg-Cohen Who is in the cast of Cry Wilderness?
Cry Wilderness stars Tom Folkes as Bigfoot / Biker, Eric Foster as Paul Cooper and Navarre Perry as Mr. Douglas, among 12 credited actors.
Does Cry Wilderness have a post-credit scene?
No. Cry Wilderness has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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