Wild in the Country
“It's all about young people and their growing pains!”
Synopsis
A troubled young man discovers that he has a knack for writing when a counselor encourages him to pursue a literary career.
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Wild in the Country
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-12-09
Top Cast
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Elvis Presley
Glenn Tyler
Hope Lange
Irene Sperry
Tuesday Weld
Noreen Braxton
Millie Perkins
Betty Lee Parsons
Rafer Johnson
Davis
John Ireland
Phil Macy
Gary Lockwood
Cliff Macy
William Mims
Uncle Rolfe Braxton
Raymond Greenleaf
Dr. Underwood
Christina Crawford
Monica George
Robin Raymond
Flossie
Charles Arnt
Mr. Parsons (uncredited)
Walter Baldwin
Mr. Spangler (uncredited)
Pat Buttram
Mr. Longstreet (uncredited)
Linden Chiles
Doctor (uncredited)
Kenner G. Kemp
Man at Coroner's Inquest (uncredited)
Doreen Lang
Mrs. Parsons (uncredited)
Alan Napier
Prof. Joe B. Larson (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 15, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 3, 2005
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philip Dunne
- Screenplay & Story
- Clifford Odets
- Original Score
- Kenyon Hopkins
- Original Title
- Wild in the Country
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- The Company of Artists, 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philip Dunne
Clifford Odets, J. R. Salamanca
Kenyon Hopkins
William C. Mellor
Dorothy Spencer
Jerry Wald
Department Leadership Roster
Clifford Odets
Screenplay
Philip Dunne
Director
Dorothy Spencer
Editor
Kenyon Hopkins
Original Music Composer
Donfeld
Costume Design
William C. Mellor
Director of Photography
Jerry Wald
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Wild in the Country
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What is Wild in the Country about?
A troubled young man discovers that he has a knack for writing when a counselor encourages him to pursue a literary career.
Who directed Wild in the Country?
Wild in the Country was directed by Philip Dunne.
Who stars in Wild in the Country?
The principal cast of Wild in the Country includes Elvis Presley, Hope Lange, Tuesday Weld, Millie Perkins, Rafer Johnson.
When was Wild in the Country released and how long is it?
Wild in the Country was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Wild in the Country?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Wild in the Country was composed by Kenyon Hopkins.
Is Wild in the Country based on a book or true story?
Wild in the Country is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "J. R. Salamanca".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wild in the Country?
Wild in the Country 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: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).