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Wild in the Country

Wild in the Country

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

19616.21h 54m

Overview

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

Directed by Philip Dunne
Written by J. R. Salamanca, Clifford Odets
Produced by Jerry Wald
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Top Cast

Elvis Presley

Elvis Presley

Glenn Tyler

Hope Lange

Hope Lange

Irene Sperry

Tuesday Weld

Tuesday Weld

Noreen Braxton

Millie Perkins

Millie Perkins

Betty Lee Parsons

Rafer Johnson

Rafer Johnson

Davis

John Ireland

John Ireland

Phil Macy

Gary Lockwood

Gary Lockwood

Cliff Macy

W

William Mims

Uncle Rolfe Braxton

Raymond Greenleaf

Raymond Greenleaf

Dr. Underwood

C

Christina Crawford

Monica George

Themes & Keywords

writinggarageoathdoctor

About Wild in the Country

Wild in the Country is a drama film released in 1961 exploring themes of writing, garage, oath, doctor. Directed by Philip Dunne, it stars Elvis Presley, Hope Lange, Tuesday Weld. A troubled young man discovers that he has a knack for writing when a counselor encourages him to pursue a literary career.

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