Ah, Wilderness!
Synopsis
On the Fourth of July holiday in 1906, the Miller family prepares to celebrate in their New England home. Young Richard, 16, is a thoughtful and poetic youth in love with a neighbor girl, Muriel. When Richard's messages of poetry to Muriel upset her prudish father, Muriel is forbidden to see him and forced to write a letter saying she wishes no more to do with him. Richard, devastated, sets out to learn the evil ways of the world and put his broken heart behind him.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Anthony Petrillo
Tommy
Geraldine Fitzgerald
Essie Miller
William Swetland
Nat Miller
Christina Whitmore
Mildred
Victor Garber
Arthur
Joyce Ebert
Lily Miller
John Braden
Sid Davis
Richard Backus
Richard Miller
Ralph Drischell
David McComber
Linda Hunt
Nora
Sean P. Griffin
Bartender
Suzanne Lederer
Belle
Donald Gantry
Salesman
Swoosie Kurtz
Muriel McComber
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arvin Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugene O'Neill
- Original Title
- Ah, Wilderness!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Production Studios
- Broadway Theatre Archive, KQED, Long Wharf Theatre Company, PBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arvin Brown
Eugene O'Neill
Department Leadership Roster
Arvin Brown
Director
Eugene O'Neill
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ah, Wilderness!
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ah, Wilderness! about?
On the Fourth of July holiday in 1906, the Miller family prepares to celebrate in their New England home. Young Richard, 16, is a thoughtful and poetic youth in love with a neighbor girl, Muriel. When Richard's messages of poetry to Muriel upset her prudish father, Muriel is forbidden to see him and forced to write a letter saying she wishes no more to do with him. Richard, devastated, sets out to learn the evil ways of the world and put his broken heart behind him.
Who directed Ah, Wilderness!?
Ah, Wilderness! was directed by Arvin Brown.
Who stars in Ah, Wilderness!?
The principal cast of Ah, Wilderness! includes Anthony Petrillo, Geraldine Fitzgerald, William Swetland, Christina Whitmore, Victor Garber.
When was Ah, Wilderness! released and how long is it?
Ah, Wilderness! was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.