The Wild and the Free
“They Must Be Saved!”
Synopsis
Two scientists involved in chimpanzee research -- one maintaining that the animals should be kept in their native habitat in Africa without human interference, the other trying to train them in sign language in a domesticated atmosphere -- join forces when they learn that the government plans to cut off the language grant and use the chimps for radiation research.
Top Cast
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Granville Van Dusen
Dr. Rafelson
Linda Gray
Linda Davenport
Frank Logan
Serre
Raymond Forchion
Habibu
Sharon Anderson
Lakelea
Bill Gribble
Peter
Joan Murphy
Rose Bower
Bruce McLaughlin
Dean Anderson
Fred Buch
Palmer
Walter Zukovski
Walter O'Neill
Jack McDermott
Barton
Shelley Spurlock
Secretary
Kevan North
Kevin Bower
Sean Cunningham
1st Boy
Teddy Milford
2nd Boy
Bernard Ivey
1st European
Rick Rhodes
2nd European
Scott Earick
Poacher
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Hill
- Screenplay & Story
- Douglas Schwartz, Michael Berk, Jack Couffer
- Original Score
- Gerald Fried
- Original Title
- The Wild and the Free
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Marble Arch Productions, BSR Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Hill
Douglas Schwartz, Michael Berk, Jack Couffer
Gerald Fried
George B. Hively
Douglas Schwartz, Paul B. Radin, Michael Berk
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Schwartz
Writer
George B. Hively
Editor
Michael Berk
Writer
Paul B. Radin
Producer
Gerald Fried
Original Music Composer
Jack Couffer
Writer
James Hill
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wild and the Free
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Wild and the Free about?
Two scientists involved in chimpanzee research -- one maintaining that the animals should be kept in their native habitat in Africa without human interference, the other trying to train them in sign language in a domesticated atmosphere -- join forces when they learn that the government plans to cut off the language grant and use the chimps for radiation research.
Who directed The Wild and the Free?
The Wild and the Free was directed by James Hill.
Who stars in The Wild and the Free?
The principal cast of The Wild and the Free includes Granville Van Dusen, Linda Gray, Frank Logan, Raymond Forchion, Sharon Anderson.
When was The Wild and the Free released and how long is it?
The Wild and the Free was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Wild and the Free?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Wild and the Free was composed by Gerald Fried.