Jenny Agutter - Before The Werewolf Came

Explore the remarkable career of Jenny Agutter, one of Britain’s most iconic and versatile actresses, before her appearance in the iconic An American Werewolf in London. From her early days as a child star in the 1960s to her fearless transition into adult roles, science fiction, and psychological horror, Agutter has built an enduring legacy across British and international film. In Part 1 of this comprehensive retrospective, we trace her journey from early ballet training and landmark 1960s productions all the way to the doorstep of An American Werewolf in London. 🎥 Featured Films & Television Covered The Railway Children (TV & 1970 Film adaptation) I Start Counting (1969) Walkabout (1971, directed by Nicholas Roeg) The Snow Goose (1971) Logan's Run (1976) Dominique (1979) The Survivor (1981) ⏱️ Chapter Timestamps 0:00 – Introduction: The Versatility of Jenny Agutter 1:16 – Early Life, Background, and Ballet Roots 2:16 – Early Child Stardom (East Sudan & The Railway Children TV series) 4:48 – The 1969–1970 Back-to-Back Filming Marathon 5:38 – Deep Dive: I Start Counting 11:20 – Deep Dive: Nicholas Roeg's Walkabout 15:38 – The Timeless Classic: The Railway Children (1970 Film) 19:42 – Transitioning to Adult Roles & BBC Plays (The Snow Goose) 24:33 – Hollywood Success & Dystopian Sci-Fi: Logan's Run 27:14 – Psychological Thrillers and Horror (Dominique & The Survivor) 31:55 – Setting the Stage for Part 2: An American Werewolf in London 👍 Support the Channel If you enjoy deep dives into classic British film, television history, and cult cinema, please leave a Like, drop a comment with your favourite Jenny Agutter role, and Subscribe for Part 2!