Wildcat(1942)
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Wildcat Synopsis
Wildcatter Johnny Maverick and his pal go to a town in oil country offering $25,000 to the person who brings in the first well. They find oil on the outskirts but have to sell a share to a promoter who hires Johnny's old enemy.
Wildcat (1942) is a drama film directed by Frank McDonald, released on September 3, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 10m. It stars Richard Arlen, Arline Judge, William Frawley and Buster Crabbe. Viewers rate it 5.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank McDonald
- Writers:
- Richard Murphy, Maxwell Shane
- Producers:
- William H. Pine, William C. Thomas
- Cinematographer:
- Fred Jackman Jr.
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Pine-Thomas Productions
- Status:
- Released
Wildcat Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Arlen
as Johnny Maverick
Arline Judge
as Nan Deering
William Frawley
as Oliver Westbrook
Buster Crabbe
as Mike Rawlins
Arthur Hunnicutt
as 'Watchfob' Jones
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Harold 'Chicopee' Nevins
Ralph Sanford
as 'Grits' O'Malley
Alec Craig
as Joseph D. Campbell
John Dilson
as Gus Sloane
Will Wright
as John 'Paw' Smithers
William Benedict
as Bud Smithers
Key crew
Directed by Frank McDonald, written by Richard Murphy and Maxwell Shane, produced by William H. Pine and William C. Thomas.
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Wildcat Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Wildcat – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Wildcat online?
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Wildcat (1942) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Pure Flix, FlixFling, IndieFlix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Wildcat?
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The main cast of Wildcat (1942) includes Richard Arlen, Arline Judge, William Frawley, Buster Crabbe and Arthur Hunnicutt. The film was directed by Frank McDonald. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Wildcat released?
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Wildcat was released on September 3, 1942 and runs for 1h 10m.
Is Wildcat worth watching?
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Wildcat (1942) holds an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.