Wolfpack (1987)

To some... Football's not just a game.

Wolfpack (1987) poster

High school student Sam Adams has just moved to a new house in a sleepy, all-American town. His new school seems perfect at first and he is quickly accepted onto the football team. But something about his fellow players seems a bit off, particularly the brutish and arrogant Jack "Boot" Butkowski. As Sam soon discovers, the team have appointed themselves as dictatorial leaders of the school, openly modeling their behaviors after the SS and terrorizing anyone who doesn't fall in line, while rewarding those who pledge blind allegiance. When Sam's unwillingness to submit results in a violent attack on an elderly family friend, he decides to take matters into his own hands...

Director: Bill Milling
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Joe Delia
Cinematography: Michael Mayers
Editing: Sharyn L. Ross
Production: J.E.R. Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

high school, politics, fascism, american football team, nazism, high school american football

More Films by Director: Bill Milling
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wolfpack about?
High school student Sam Adams has just moved to a new house in a sleepy, all-American town. His new school seems perfect at first and he is quickly accepted onto the football team. But something about his fellow players seems a bit off, particularly the brutish and arrogant Jack "Boot" Butkowski. As Sam soon discovers, the team have appointed themselves as dictatorial leaders of the school, openly modeling their behaviors after the SS and terrorizing anyone who doesn't fall in line, while rewarding those who pledge blind allegiance. When Sam's unwillingness to submit results in a violent attack on an elderly family friend, he decides to take matters into his own hands...
Who directed Wolfpack?
Wolfpack was directed by Bill Milling.
Who stars in Wolfpack?
Wolfpack stars Jim Abele, Tony Carlin, Debbie Barker, Tom Rooney, Anthony Randazzo, John A. MacKay.
How long is Wolfpack?
Wolfpack has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is Wolfpack?
Wolfpack is a Drama film.
Where was Wolfpack produced?
Wolfpack was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Wolfpack?
The themes of Wolfpack include: Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.