Wild 90
Synopsis
Norman Mailer’s first feature filmmaking effort stars the director and his two longtime collaborators Buzz Farbar and Mickey Knox as a trio of gangsters holed up in a ramshackle New York apartment, drinking, braying, and fighting.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 8, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Mailer
- Screenplay & Story
- D. A. Pennebaker
- Original Score
- Charlie Brown
- Original Title
- Wild 90
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Supreme Mix Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Mailer
D. A. Pennebaker
Charlie Brown
D. A. Pennebaker
Norman Mailer, Jan Welt
Buzz Farber, Mickey Knox, Norman Mailer
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Mailer
Director
D. A. Pennebaker
Writer
Buzz Farber
Producer
Charlie Brown
Original Music Composer
Norman Mailer
Editor
Mickey Knox
Producer
D. A. Pennebaker
Director of Photography
Jan Welt
Editor
Norman Mailer
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Wild 90.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wild 90
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wild 90 about?
Norman Mailer’s first feature filmmaking effort stars the director and his two longtime collaborators Buzz Farbar and Mickey Knox as a trio of gangsters holed up in a ramshackle New York apartment, drinking, braying, and fighting.
Who directed Wild 90?
Wild 90 was directed by Norman Mailer.
Who stars in Wild 90?
The principal cast of Wild 90 includes Norman Mailer, Buzz Farber, Mickey Knox, D. A. Pennebaker, Beverly Bentley.
When was Wild 90 released and how long is it?
Wild 90 was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Wild 90?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wild 90 was composed by Charlie Brown.