Something Wild
“On the cinema horizon...something new...something unusual...something wild!”
Synopsis
A young rape victim tries desperately to pick up the pieces of her life, only to find herself at the mercy of a would-be rescuer.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Jack Garfein on Filming New York City in SOMETHING WILDOfficial
Type: Featurette • Published 2019-01-08
Top Cast
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Carroll Baker
Mary Ann Robinson
Ralph Meeker
Mike
Mildred Dunnock
Mrs. Gates
Jean Stapleton
Shirley Johnson
Martin Kosleck
Landlord
Charles Watts
Warren Gates
Clifton James
Detective Bogart
George L. Smith
Store Manager
Doris Roberts
Mary Ann's Co-Worker
Ken Chapin
Policeman
Anita Cooper
Girl in 5 & 10
Ginny Baker
Shopgirl
Tanya Lopert
Shopgirl
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 23, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 16, 2017
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Garfein
- Screenplay & Story
- Jack Garfein, Alex Karmel
- Original Score
- Aaron Copland
- Original Title
- Something Wild
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Prometheus Enterprises Inc., United Artists, Prometheus
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Garfein
Jack Garfein, Alex Karmel
Aaron Copland
Eugen Schüfftan
Carl Lerner
George Justin
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Garfein
Director
Jack Garfein
Screenplay
Alex Karmel
Screenplay
George Justin
Producer
Eugen Schüfftan
Director of Photography
Carl Lerner
Editor
Aaron Copland
Original Music Composer
Frank L. Thompson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Criterion Collection
The Complete Criterion Collection. The Criterion Collection is a video distribution company that sells 'important classic and contemporary films' in editions that offer the highest technical quality. This list contains only the featured films released on DVD, BluRay and 4K Criterion releases — no supplements are included. Organized by spine number with the newest releases first. CC标准收藏完整收录版： 收录标准收藏（Criterion Collection）发行的重要经典及当代电影。仅包含正片（涵盖 DVD、蓝光及 4K 版本），已排除花絮补充内容。按 CC 发行编号倒序排列（最新发行在前）。 *注：榜单源数据中包含部分剧集/迷你剧，由于本片单只收录纯电影，故不再收录以下非电影条目：* • [#214] Mangrove (2020) • [#215] Lovers Rock (2020) • [#216] Red, White and Blue (2020) • [#217] Alex Wheatle (2020) • [#486] Eight Hours Don’t Make a Day (1972) • [#647] Dekalog (1989) • [#944] World on a Wire (1973) • [#1187] Berlin Alexanderplatz (1980) • [#1338] Fanny and Alexander (1984) • [#1341] Tanner '88 (1988) • [#1371] Scenes from a Marriage (1973) *注：以下影片因 TMDB 尚未收录，暂不在此片单中展示：* • [#531] First (2012) • [#1699] Ulysse (1983) *(Updated via Automated ETL Pipeline: 2026-10-11 07:39:08 UTC+8)*
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Frequently Asked Questions About Something Wild
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Something Wild about?
A young rape victim tries desperately to pick up the pieces of her life, only to find herself at the mercy of a would-be rescuer.
Who directed Something Wild?
Something Wild was directed by Jack Garfein.
Who stars in Something Wild?
The principal cast of Something Wild includes Carroll Baker, Ralph Meeker, Mildred Dunnock, Jean Stapleton, Martin Kosleck.
When was Something Wild released and how long is it?
Something Wild was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Something Wild?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Something Wild was composed by Aaron Copland.
Is Something Wild based on a book or true story?
Something Wild is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Alex Karmel".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Something Wild?
Something Wild holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).