Wild Seed
“A Story Written in the Pulsing Heartbeat of Today's Young Rebels!”
Synopsis
A 17-year-old girl runs away from her east coast home, going west to Los Angeles to meet her biological father. She has learned from letters her mother kept that he was tragically separated from her before the girl's birth. On the road, she is protected and befriended by an independent-minded young drifter who helps her on her journey.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 5, 1965
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brian G. Hutton
- Screenplay & Story
- Ike Jones, Lester Pine
- Original Score
- Richard Markowitz
- Original Title
- Wild Seed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Pennebaker Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brian G. Hutton
Ike Jones, Lester Pine
Richard Markowitz
Conrad Hall
Hugh S. Fowler
Marlon Brando Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
Conrad Hall
Director of Photography
Brian G. Hutton
Director
Marlon Brando Sr.
Producer
Lester Pine
Writer
Theodore R. Parvin
Costume Design
Richard Markowitz
Original Music Composer
Hugh S. Fowler
Editor
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wild Seed
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Wild Seed about?
A 17-year-old girl runs away from her east coast home, going west to Los Angeles to meet her biological father. She has learned from letters her mother kept that he was tragically separated from her before the girl's birth. On the road, she is protected and befriended by an independent-minded young drifter who helps her on her journey.
Who directed Wild Seed?
Wild Seed was directed by Brian G. Hutton.
Who stars in Wild Seed?
The principal cast of Wild Seed includes Michael Parks, Celia Milius, Woody Chambliss, Ross Elliott, Rupert Crosse.
When was Wild Seed released and how long is it?
Wild Seed was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Wild Seed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wild Seed was composed by Richard Markowitz.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wild Seed?
Wild Seed holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).