Wild Guitar
“A frenzy of musical action”
Synopsis
A young rock & roll hopeful is given a shot at the big time by the unscrupulous owner of a small record company.
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Wild Guitar (1962) Arch Hall Jr - Comedy, Drama, Musical Movie
Type: Clip • Published 2020-12-12
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Arch Hall Jr.
Bud Eagle
Nancy Czar
Vickie Wills
Arch Hall Sr.
Mike McCauley (as William Watters)
Ray Dennis Steckler
Steak (as Cash Flagg)
Marie Denn
Marge
Robert Crumb
Don Proctor
Virginia Broderick
Daisy
Al Scott
Tom
Lloyd Williams
Kidnapper (as William Lloyd)
Jonathan Karle
Kidnapper
Mike Treibor
Kidnapper
Paul Voorhees
Hal Kenton (MC)
Rick Dennis
Stage Manager
Carolyn Brandt
Dancer (as Carol Flynn)
Denise Lynn
Nancy
Raeme Patterson
Fan Club Leader
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Dennis Steckler
- Screenplay & Story
- Arch Hall Sr., Bob Wehling
- Original Title
- Wild Guitar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Fairway International Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Dennis Steckler
Arch Hall Sr., Bob Wehling
Joseph V. Mascelli
Anthony M. Lanza
Arch Hall Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
Arch Hall Sr.
Producer
Anthony M. Lanza
Editor
Arch Hall Sr.
Screenplay
Ray Dennis Steckler
Director
Bob Wehling
Screenplay
Joseph V. Mascelli
Director of Photography
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 Wild Guitar
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What is Wild Guitar about?
A young rock & roll hopeful is given a shot at the big time by the unscrupulous owner of a small record company.
Who directed Wild Guitar?
Wild Guitar was directed by Ray Dennis Steckler.
Who stars in Wild Guitar?
The principal cast of Wild Guitar includes Arch Hall Jr., Nancy Czar, Arch Hall Sr., Ray Dennis Steckler, Marie Denn.
When was Wild Guitar released and how long is it?
Wild Guitar was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Wild Guitar?
Wild Guitar holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).