The Wild One(2023)
The Wild One Synopsis
In the work of Jack Garfein - Holocaust survivor, theater and film director, key figure in the formation of the Actors Studio - past and and present freely intermingled to contribute to memorable stage productions and in two films, many which were ahead of their time in tackling such issues as homosexuality, race and violence. Powered by his vivid recollections and augmented with readings by Willem Dafoe, The Wild One traces Garfein’s life: his Czechoslovakian youth, his family’s fleeing the Nazis, surviving in Auschwitz and other camps, his 1946 arrival at 16 in New York and coming under the wing of Lee Strasberg, Hollywood, his marriage to actress Carroll Baker.
The Wild One (2023) is a documentary film directed by Tessa Louise-Salomé, released on May 10, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Willem Dafoe, Jack Garfein, Peter Bogdanovich and Blanche Baker. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 6 ratings.
- Director:
- Tessa Louise-Salomé
- Writers:
- Tessa Louise-Salomé, Sarah Contou-Terquem, Elizabeth Schub Kamir
- Producers:
- Tessa Louise-Salomé, Chantal Perrin
- Production:
- Petite Maison Production, Studio Babelsberg, Barnstormer Productions, Noodles Production
- Status:
- Released
The Wild One (2023) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Wild One before you stream it.
The Wild One Cast & Crew
Main cast
Willem Dafoe
as Narrator (voice)
- Jack Garfein
Jack Garfein
as Self
Peter Bogdanovich
as Self
Blanche Baker
as Self
Irène Jacob
as Self
Bobby Soto
as Self
- Patricia Bosworth
Patricia Bosworth
as Self
- Dick Guttman
Dick Guttman
as Self
Geoffrey Horne
as Self
- Foster Hirsch
Foster Hirsch
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Tessa Louise-Salomé, written by Tessa Louise-Salomé, Sarah Contou-Terquem and Elizabeth Schub Kamir, produced by Tessa Louise-Salomé and Chantal Perrin.
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The Wild One Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 6 ratings.
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The Wild One – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wild One online?
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The Wild One (2023) is available to stream on Sooner Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Wild One?
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The main cast of The Wild One (2023) includes Willem Dafoe, Jack Garfein, Peter Bogdanovich, Blanche Baker and Irène Jacob. The film was directed by Tessa Louise-Salomé. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wild One released?
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The Wild One was released on May 10, 2023 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Wild One worth watching?
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The Wild One (2023) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 6 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Wild One?
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Yes. The official The Wild One trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.