The Wild One
“Hot feelings hit terrifying heights in a story that really boils over!”
Synopsis
The Black Rebels Motorcycle Club ride into the small California town of Wrightsville, eager to raise hell. Brooding gang leader Johnny Strabler takes a liking to Kathie, the daughter of the local lawman, as another club rolls into town.
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The Wild One ≣ 1953 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-05-31
Top Cast
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Marlon Brando
Johnny Strabler
Mary Murphy
Kathie Bleeker
Robert Keith
Sheriff Harry Bleeker
Lee Marvin
Chino
Jay C. Flippen
Sheriff Stew Singer
Peggy Maley
Mildred
Hugh Sanders
Charlie Thomas
Ray Teal
Frank Bleeker
John Brown
Bill Hannegan
Will Wright
Art Kleiner
Robert Osterloh
Ben
William Vedder
Jimmy
Yvonne Doughty
Britches
Wally Albright
Cyclist (uncredited)
Chris Alcaide
Deputy (uncredited)
Don Anderson
Stinger (uncredited)
Robert Anderson
Sage Valley Race Patrolman (uncredited)
Robert Bice
Wilson (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 30, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 1, 2010
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- László Benedek
- Screenplay & Story
- John Paxton
- Original Score
- Leith Stevens
- Original Title
- The Wild One
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 19m
- Production Studios
- Stanley Kramer Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
László Benedek
John Paxton, Frank Rooney
Leith Stevens
Hal Mohr
Al Clark
Stanley Kramer
Department Leadership Roster
László Benedek
Director
John Paxton
Screenplay
Rudolph Sternad
Production Design
Al Clark
Editor
Stanley Kramer
Producer
Leith Stevens
Original Music Composer
Hal Mohr
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
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wild One
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wild One about?
The Black Rebels Motorcycle Club ride into the small California town of Wrightsville, eager to raise hell. Brooding gang leader Johnny Strabler takes a liking to Kathie, the daughter of the local lawman, as another club rolls into town.
Who directed The Wild One?
The Wild One was directed by László Benedek.
Who stars in The Wild One?
The principal cast of The Wild One includes Marlon Brando, Mary Murphy, Robert Keith, Lee Marvin, Jay C. Flippen.
When was The Wild One released and how long is it?
The Wild One was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 19m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wild One?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wild One was composed by Leith Stevens.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wild One?
The Wild One holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).