Something Wild(1961)
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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.
Something Wild (1961) is a drama film directed by Jack Garfein, released on December 23, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Carroll Baker, Ralph Meeker, Mildred Dunnock and Jean Stapleton. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- Director:
- Jack Garfein
- Writers:
- Jack Garfein, Alex Karmel, Alex Karmel
- Producers:
- George Justin
- Cinematographer:
- Eugen Schüfftan
- Composer:
- Aaron Copland
- Production:
- Prometheus Enterprises Inc., United Artists, Prometheus
- Status:
- Released
Something Wild (1961) Trailer
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Something Wild Videos & Clips
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SOMETHING WILD (1961) Carroll Baker Trailer
Trailer
Jack Garfein on Filming New York City in SOMETHING WILD
Featurette
Something Wild Cast & Crew
Main cast
Carroll Baker
as Mary Ann Robinson
Ralph Meeker
as Mike
Mildred Dunnock
as Mrs. Gates
Jean Stapleton
as Shirley Johnson
Martin Kosleck
as Landlord
Charles Watts
as Warren Gates
Clifton James
as Detective Bogart
- George L. Smith
George L. Smith
as Store Manager
Doris Roberts
as Mary Ann's Co-Worker
- Ken Chapin
Ken Chapin
as Policeman
- Anita Cooper
Anita Cooper
as Girl in 5 & 10
- Ginny Baker
Ginny Baker
as Shopgirl
Key crew
Directed by Jack Garfein, written by Jack Garfein, Alex Karmel and Alex Karmel, produced by George Justin.
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Something Wild Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 37 ratings.
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Something Wild – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Something Wild online?
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Something Wild (1961) is available to stream on ScreenPix Apple TV channel and ScreenPix Amazon Channel . Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Something Wild?
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The main cast of Something Wild (1961) includes Carroll Baker, Ralph Meeker, Mildred Dunnock, Jean Stapleton and Martin Kosleck. The film was directed by Jack Garfein. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Something Wild released?
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Something Wild was released on December 23, 1961 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is Something Wild worth watching?
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Something Wild (1961) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Something Wild?
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