Walk on the Wild Side
“A side of life you never expected to see on the screen!”
Synopsis
At a 1930s New Orleans bordello, Hallie is the main attraction for both clients and the shrewd madam. The arrival of Dove Linkhorn, her lovesick sweetheart from three years ago, disrupts the normal and triggers a chain of events involving a number of people, including the young woman he travelled with, who is now the Doll House's newest employee.
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WALK ON THE WILD SIDE (1962) ♦RARE♦ Theatrical Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-17
Top Cast
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Laurence Harvey
Dove Linkhorn
Capucine
Hallie Gerard
Barbara Stanwyck
Jo Courtney
Jane Fonda
Kitty Twist
Anne Baxter
Teresina Vidarverri
Joanna Moore
Miss Precious
Richard Rust
Oliver
Karl Swenson
Schmidt
Don 'Red' Barry
Dockery
Juanita Moore
Mama
John Anderson
Preacher
Ken Lynch
Frank Bonito
Todd Armstrong
Lt. Omar Stroud
Sherry O'Neil
Reba
John Bryant
Spence
Kathryn Card
Landlady
Murray Alper
Diner in Teresina’s Cafe (uncredited)
Steve Benton
Second Van Driver (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 21, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 14, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edward Dmytryk
- Screenplay & Story
- John Fante, Edmund Morris
- Original Score
- Elmer Bernstein
- Original Title
- Walk on the Wild Side
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Famous Artists Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edward Dmytryk
John Fante, Edmund Morris, Nelson Algren, Raphael Hayes, Ben Hecht
Elmer Bernstein
Joseph MacDonald
Harry Gerstad
Charles K. Feldman
Department Leadership Roster
Edward Dmytryk
Director
John Fante
Screenplay
Richard Sylbert
Production Design
Harry Gerstad
Editor
Edmund Morris
Screenplay
Charles LeMaire
Costume Design
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music Composer
Joseph MacDonald
Director of Photography
Raphael Hayes
Writer
Ben Hecht
Writer
Charles K. Feldman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Walk on the Wild Side
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What is Walk on the Wild Side about?
At a 1930s New Orleans bordello, Hallie is the main attraction for both clients and the shrewd madam. The arrival of Dove Linkhorn, her lovesick sweetheart from three years ago, disrupts the normal and triggers a chain of events involving a number of people, including the young woman he travelled with, who is now the Doll House's newest employee.
Who directed Walk on the Wild Side?
Walk on the Wild Side was directed by Edward Dmytryk.
Who stars in Walk on the Wild Side?
The principal cast of Walk on the Wild Side includes Laurence Harvey, Capucine, Barbara Stanwyck, Jane Fonda, Anne Baxter.
When was Walk on the Wild Side released and how long is it?
Walk on the Wild Side was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for Walk on the Wild Side?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Walk on the Wild Side was composed by Elmer Bernstein.
Is Walk on the Wild Side based on a book or true story?
Walk on the Wild Side is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nelson Algren".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Walk on the Wild Side?
Walk on the Wild Side holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).