The Wild and the Innocent
“The wild and wonderful story of the exciting young frontier !”
Synopsis
In Wyoming, mountain trapper Yancey goes to the nearest town to trade his pelts but gets into trouble when he tries to save runaway dance-hall girl Rosalie from her shameful job.
Top Cast
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Audie Murphy
Yancey
Joanne Dru
Marcy
Gilbert Roland
Paul
Jim Backus
Mr. Forbes
Sandra Dee
Rosalie
George Mitchell
Uncle Lije
Peter Breck
Chip
Strother Martin
Ben Stocker
Wesley Marie Tackitt
Ma Ransome
Betty Harford
Mrs. Forbes
Mel Leonard
Pitchman
Lillian Adams
Kirl
Val Benedict
Richie
Jim Sheppard
Henchman
Ed Stroll
Henchman
John Qualls
Henchman
Frank Wolff
Henchman
Rosemary Eliot
Dancehall Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 27, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Sher
- Screenplay & Story
- Sy Gomberg, Jack Sher
- Original Score
- Hans J. Salter
- Original Title
- The Wild and the Innocent
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Universal International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Sher
Sy Gomberg, Jack Sher
Hans J. Salter
Harold Lipstein
George A. Gittens
Sy Gomberg
Department Leadership Roster
Sy Gomberg
Screenplay
Jack Sher
Screenplay
Jack Sher
Director
Harold Lipstein
Director of Photography
George A. Gittens
Editor
Sy Gomberg
Producer
Bill Thomas
Costume Design
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 The Wild and the Innocent
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wild and the Innocent about?
In Wyoming, mountain trapper Yancey goes to the nearest town to trade his pelts but gets into trouble when he tries to save runaway dance-hall girl Rosalie from her shameful job.
Who directed The Wild and the Innocent?
The Wild and the Innocent was directed by Jack Sher.
Who stars in The Wild and the Innocent?
The principal cast of The Wild and the Innocent includes Audie Murphy, Joanne Dru, Gilbert Roland, Jim Backus, Sandra Dee.
When was The Wild and the Innocent released and how long is it?
The Wild and the Innocent was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wild and the Innocent?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wild and the Innocent was composed by Hans J. Salter.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wild and the Innocent?
The Wild and the Innocent holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).