Running Wild
“The Stark Brutal Truth About Today's Lost Generation!”
Synopsis
To get evidence against a crooked garage owner, a rookie cop masquerades as a hard case who wants a job as a mechanic.
Top Cast
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William Campbell
Ralph
Mamie Van Doren
Irma
Keenan Wynn
Ken Osanger
Kathleen Case
Leta Novak
Jan Merlin
Scotty Cluett
John Saxon
Vince Pomeroy
Walter Coy
Lt. Newpole
Grayce Mills
Osanger's Mother
Chris Randall
Arkie Nodecker
Michael Fox
Delmar Graves
Will J. White
State Trooper
Richard Castle
Herbie
Otto Waldis
Leta's Father
Sumner Williams
Monty (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 11, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Abner Biberman
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo Townsend
- Original Title
- Running Wild
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Abner Biberman
Leo Townsend, Ben Benson
Ellis W. Carter
Edward Curtiss, Ray Snyder
Howard Pine
Department Leadership Roster
Abner Biberman
Director
Leo Townsend
Screenplay
Ellis W. Carter
Director of Photography
Edward Curtiss
Editor
Ray Snyder
Editor
Howard Pine
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Running Wild
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Running Wild about?
To get evidence against a crooked garage owner, a rookie cop masquerades as a hard case who wants a job as a mechanic.
Who directed Running Wild?
Running Wild was directed by Abner Biberman.
Who stars in Running Wild?
The principal cast of Running Wild includes William Campbell, Mamie Van Doren, Keenan Wynn, Kathleen Case, Jan Merlin.
When was Running Wild released and how long is it?
Running Wild was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Is Running Wild based on a book or true story?
Running Wild is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ben Benson".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Running Wild?
Running Wild holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).