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Wild in the Country( 1961)

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It's all about young people and their growing pains!

Overview

A troubled young man discovers that he has a knack for writing when a counselor encourages him to pursue a literary career.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Elvis Presley

      Glenn Tyler

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      Hope Lange

      Irene Sperry

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      Tuesday Weld

      Noreen Braxton

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      Millie Perkins

      Betty Lee Parsons

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      Rafer Johnson

      Davis

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      John Ireland

      Phil Macy

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      Gary Lockwood

      Cliff Macy

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      William Mims

      Uncle Rolfe Braxton

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      Raymond Greenleaf

      Dr. Underwood

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      Christina Crawford

      Monica George

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      Robin Raymond

      Flossie

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      Charles Arnt

      Mr. Parsons (uncredited)

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      Walter Baldwin

      Mr. Spangler (uncredited)

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      Pat Buttram

      Mr. Longstreet (uncredited)

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      Linden Chiles

      Doctor (uncredited)

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      Kenner G. Kemp

      Man at Coroner's Inquest (uncredited)

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      Doreen Lang

      Mrs. Parsons (uncredited)

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      Alan Napier

      Prof. Joe B. Larson (uncredited)

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      Ron Nyman

      Man at Hospital Bazaar (uncredited)

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      Jason Robards Sr.

      Judge Tom Parker (uncredited)

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      Cosmo Sardo

      Man at Hospital Bazaar (uncredited)

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      Harry Shannon

      Sam Tyler (uncredited)

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      Red West

      Hank Tyler (uncredited)

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    A review by Wuchak

    7
    Written by Wuchak on Sat Oct 16 2021
    _**Elvis as a wild “boy” in the country, caught between a good girl and bad girl**_ A rural “boy” gets in trouble with the law (Elvis Presley), but is granted probation and counselling by a psychologist at her home office (Hope Lange). He gets a gig living with his uncle and ‘bad girl’ step-daughter (Tuesday Weld), but dates a ‘good girl’ (Millie Perkins) whose father hates him because he pegs him as a ne’er-do-well. Meanwhile the counselor discovers that he has a gift for writing. Can he resolve his personal demons and become a productive member of society? John Ireland and Gary Lockwood pl...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • writing
    • garage
    • oath
    • doctor