Wildcat
“A GUSHER OF THRILLS!”
Synopsis
Wildcatter Johnny Maverick and his pal go to a town in oil country offering $25,000 to the person who brings in the first well. They find oil on the outskirts but have to sell a share to a promoter who hires Johnny's old enemy.
Top Cast
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Richard Arlen
Johnny Maverick
Arline Judge
Nan Deering
William Frawley
Oliver Westbrook
Buster Crabbe
Mike Rawlins
Arthur Hunnicutt
'Watchfob' Jones
Elisha Cook Jr.
Harold 'Chicopee' Nevins
Ralph Sanford
'Grits' O'Malley
Alec Craig
Joseph D. Campbell
John Dilson
Gus Sloane
Will Wright
John 'Paw' Smithers
William Benedict
Bud Smithers
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 3, 1942
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank McDonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Maxwell Shane, Richard Murphy
- Original Score
- Freddie Rich
- Original Title
- Wildcat
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Pine-Thomas Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank McDonald
Maxwell Shane, Richard Murphy
Freddie Rich
Fred Jackman Jr.
William H. Ziegler
William H. Pine, William C. Thomas
Department Leadership Roster
Maxwell Shane
Writer
William H. Pine
Producer
Frank McDonald
Director
Richard Murphy
Writer
William C. Thomas
Producer
William H. Ziegler
Editor
Fred Jackman Jr.
Director of Photography
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 Wildcat
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wildcat about?
Wildcatter Johnny Maverick and his pal go to a town in oil country offering $25,000 to the person who brings in the first well. They find oil on the outskirts but have to sell a share to a promoter who hires Johnny's old enemy.
Who directed Wildcat?
Wildcat was directed by Frank McDonald.
Who stars in Wildcat?
The principal cast of Wildcat includes Richard Arlen, Arline Judge, William Frawley, Buster Crabbe, Arthur Hunnicutt.
When was Wildcat released and how long is it?
Wildcat was released in 1942 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Wildcat?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wildcat was composed by Freddie Rich.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wildcat?
Wildcat holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).