Tenderness of the Wolves (1973): cast, story & where to watch
1973 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1973, Tenderness of the Wolves is a drama, crime and horror film directed by Ulli Lommel, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. A German serial killer preys on boys and young men during the so-called years of crisis between the wars. Based on the true story of Fritz Haarmann, aka the Butcher of Hanover and the Vampire of Hanover.
Who’s in it. Tenderness of the Wolves stars Kurt Raab as Insp. Fritz Haarmann, Jeff Roden as Hans Grans, Margit Carstensen as Frau Lindner and Ingrid Caven as Dora, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Tenderness of the Wolves has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tenderness of the Wolves page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tenderness of the Wolves tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tenderness of the Wolves (1973)?
- In US, Tenderness of the Wolves is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tenderness of the Wolves worth watching?
- Tenderness of the Wolves holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tenderness of the Wolves?
- Tenderness of the Wolves stars Kurt Raab, Jeff Roden, Margit Carstensen, Ingrid Caven and Wolfgang Schenck.
- When was Tenderness of the Wolves released?
- Tenderness of the Wolves was released in 1973, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.