Night of the Wilding
“The law is our best defense”
Synopsis
Joseph Gainer is a high priced attorney, notorious for getting guilty criminals off the hook. But Gainer is forced to take another look at the price you pay for defending the guilty when he takes on a case of three young men accused of a heinous crime. And when he discovers that his ex-wife is the prosecuting attorney, Gainer finds he suddenly has more on the line than he ever imagined.
Top Cast
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Erik Estrada
Joseph
Joey Travolta
Paul
Kathrin Middleton
Marion
Isaac Allan
Carl
Robert Dickey
Allen
Pamela Dixon
Linda
Jean Levine
Judge
Robert Gallo
Jack
Raymond Martino
Anthony
Addison Randall
Detective
Julie Austin
Betty
Carol Cummings
Doris
Joe Verroca
Bill
Michelle Mania
Jane
John Bluto
Milt
Charla Driver
Cindi
Richard W. Munchkin
Jury Foreman
Stacey Upton
Sally
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 18, 1990
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph Merhi
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark F. Roling, Charles T. Kanganis, Joseph Merhi
- Original Score
- John Gonzalez
- Original Title
- Night of the Wilding
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- PM Entertainment Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph Merhi
Mark F. Roling, Charles T. Kanganis, Joseph Merhi
John Gonzalez
Richard Pepin
John Dagnen, Paul G. Volk
Richard Pepin, Joseph Merhi
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Pepin
Director of Photography
Richard Pepin
Producer
John Dagnen
Editor
Matt Mania
Production Design
Charles T. Kanganis
Writer
Paul G. Volk
Editor
Joseph Merhi
Producer
Joseph Merhi
Director
Joseph Merhi
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Night of the Wilding
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Night of the Wilding about?
Joseph Gainer is a high priced attorney, notorious for getting guilty criminals off the hook. But Gainer is forced to take another look at the price you pay for defending the guilty when he takes on a case of three young men accused of a heinous crime. And when he discovers that his ex-wife is the prosecuting attorney, Gainer finds he suddenly has more on the line than he ever imagined.
Who directed Night of the Wilding?
Night of the Wilding was directed by Joseph Merhi.
Who stars in Night of the Wilding?
The principal cast of Night of the Wilding includes Erik Estrada, Joey Travolta, Kathrin Middleton, Isaac Allan, Robert Dickey.
When was Night of the Wilding released and how long is it?
Night of the Wilding was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for Night of the Wilding?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Night of the Wilding was composed by John Gonzalez.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Night of the Wilding?
Night of the Wilding holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).