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The Wolf at the Door (1986): Cast

The Wolf at the Door (1986) movie poster

The Wolf at the Door is a 1986 drama directed by Henning Carlsen, starring Donald Sutherland as Paul Gauguin, Kristina Dubin and Max von Sydow. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Wolf at the Door (1986) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Henning Carlsen
Genre
Drama
Original language
Danish
Studio
TF1
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Wolf at the Door About?

The premise of The Wolf at the Door without spoilers.

The film chronicles a turbulent chapter in Paul Gauguin’s life, portraying his emotional turmoil in love, his strained marriage, and the mounting financial pressures stemming from his inability to sell his work, while highlighting his relentless pursuit of artistic freedom.

The Wolf at the Door Themes & Keywords

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  • female full frontal nudity
  • broken leg
  • affair with a prostitute
  • posing nude
  • mistress
  • husband wife relationship
  • mustache
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  • looking in mirror while nude
  • woman looking at herself nude in a mirror
  • nude reflected in mirror
+16 more
  • based on real person
  • one word title
  • female frontal nudity
  • nudity
  • paris france
  • female rear nudity
  • nipple
  • girl
  • natural breasts
  • female topless nudity
  • based on true story
  • tahiti
  • painter
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Cast & crew

The Wolf at the Door Cast & Characters

Donald Sutherland leads the cast as Paul Gauguin, with Kristina Dubin as Aline Gauguin and Max von Sydow as August Strindberg. Directed by Henning Carlsen; 36 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Wolf at the Door

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From the director

More from Henning Carlsen

More films directed by Henning Carlsen: Memories of My Melancholy Whores, Pan, A Happy Divorce and Oh, to Be on the Bandwagon!.

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Details

The Wolf at the Door Also Known As

18 alternative titles, including “Livsverket” and “Гоген”.

Also known as
  • Livsverket
  • Гоген
  • Visit af den vilde
  • Gauguinin elämäntyö
  • Susi ovella
  • Gauguin, le loup dans le soleil
  • Passage du savage
  • O lykos stin porta
  • Farkas az ajtó előtt
  • La vita di Gauguin
  • Glodny wilk
  • Lobo Indomável
+6 more
  • Kurt Kapida
  • Die Augen des Wolfes
  • Волк на пороге
  • 高更 门边的狼
  • Gauguin - Um Lobo Atrás da Porta
  • Un lobo tras la puerta

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FAQ

The Wolf at the Door FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Wolf at the Door, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Wolf at the Door?

The Wolf at the Door runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Wolf at the Door released?

The Wolf at the Door was released on September 5, 1986.

Who directed The Wolf at the Door?

The Wolf at the Door was directed by Henning Carlsen.

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Who is in the cast of The Wolf at the Door?

The Wolf at the Door stars Donald Sutherland as Paul Gauguin, Kristina Dubin as Aline Gauguin and Max von Sydow as August Strindberg, among 36 credited actors.

Does The Wolf at the Door have a post-credit scene?

No. The Wolf at the Door has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Wolf at the Door in?

The original language of The Wolf at the Door is Danish.

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