Full Moon High (1981): Cast
Full Moon High is a 1981 comedy horror film directed by Larry Cohen, starring Adam Arkin as Tony, Ed McMahon and Thomas Carter. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Larry Cohen
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Filmways Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Full Moon High About?
The premise of Full Moon High without spoilers.
Teenage quarterback Tony Walker becomes the modern werewolf after a bite, turning into a snarling predator who prowls the school in search of beautiful girls. As he struggles to juggle high‑school life, football glory, and his new blood‑thirst, the film blends horror with dark comedy.
Full Moon High Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- werewolf horror
- whistling
- teenage boy
- rugby
- rugby match
- high school rugby team
- cheering crowd
- crowd
- match
- prostitute
- rugby player
- rugby player as protagonist
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- locker room
- coach
- rugby coach
- shower room
- group shower
- shared shower
- gay coach
- gay character
- gay
- shower
- taking a shower
- bare chested male
- cheerleader
- teenage girl
- american flag
- father son relationship
- absent mother
- high school student
- gym teacher
- gay teacher
- dog barks
- dog
- american in europe
- american in romania
- trip to romania
- plane
- airplane
- map
- reference to vladimir lenin
- reference to joseph stalin
- cold war
- restaurant
- three word title
- drinking milk
- palmistry
- parody
- biting someone
- horror parody
Full Moon High Cast & Characters
Adam Arkin leads the cast as Tony, with Ed McMahon as Dad - Col. William P. Walker and Thomas Carter as High School Student. Directed by Larry Cohen; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Larry Cohen
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Adam Arkin as Tony - Ed McMahon as Dad - Col. William P. Walker
- Thomas Carter as High School Student
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Alan Arkin as Dr. Brand
Also Starring in Full Moon High
· 18 more- Pat Morita The Silversmith
- Kenneth Mars The Coach - Principal Cleveland
- Julius Harris Hijacker (uncredited)
- Tom Clancy Priest
- Bob Saget Sportscaster
- Laurene Landon Blondie
- Bernie Hamilton Hijacker #2
- Tom Aldredge The Jailer
- Louis Nye Reverend
- James Dixon Deputy - Jack
- John Blyth Barrymore Student
- Jim J. Bullock Eddie
- Roz Kelly Jane
- Elizabeth Hartman Miss Montgomery
- Bill Kirchenbauer Flynn
- Joanne Nail Ricky
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- Jill Gatsby Youngster at Game
- Demond Wilson Cabbie / Bus Driver
More from Larry Cohen
More films directed by Larry Cohen, best-rated first: It's Alive, God Told Me To, Pick Me Up and Original Gangstas.
Full Moon High Videos
3 videos: 3 clips.
- Clip Clip
- Clip “The Knife Chase ” Clip
Cars in Full Moon High
18 cars on screen, including the 1954 GMC PD 4501 and the 1962 MG B.
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1954 GMC PD 4501 Important role -
1962 MG B Important role -
1955 Buick Special Minor role -
1975 Dodge Monaco Minor role
Full Moon High Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “A Transylvanian Werewolf In America” and “小姐追人狼”.
- Also known as
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- A Transylvanian Werewolf In America
- 小姐追人狼
- Regreso a Full Moon
- Ein Werwolf beißt sich durch
- Che fatica essere lupi
- Varulv på villovägar
- O Liceu da Lua Cheia
- O Jovem Lobisomem
- Telihold Gimi
- Teenwolf - pallokentän kauhu
- Institut lluna plena
- 月满变人狼
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Full Moon High FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Full Moon High, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Full Moon High?
Full Moon High runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Full Moon High released?
Full Moon High was released on August 4, 1981.
Who directed Full Moon High?
Full Moon High was directed by Larry Cohen.
More films by Larry Cohen Who is in the cast of Full Moon High?
Full Moon High stars Adam Arkin as Tony, Ed McMahon as Dad - Col. William P. Walker and Thomas Carter as High School Student, among 22 credited actors.
Does Full Moon High have a post-credit scene?
No. Full Moon High has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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