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Also known as Wild One

1953 outlaw biker film directed by László Benedek

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The Wild One is a 1953 American black-and-white drama film directed by László Benedek and produced by Stanley Kramer through Stanley Kramer Productions. The screenplay was written by John Paxton and Ben Maddow, with music composed by Leith Stevens. The film features Marlon Brando, Mary Murphy, Lee Marvin, and Robert Keith in the cast. Hal Mohr served as the director of photography, and Al Clark was the film editor.

Produced in the United States, the narrative is set in California and is presented in English. Columbia Pictures distributed the film, which has also been made available via Netflix on video on demand. The runtime is 79 minutes. The story involves a motorcycle gang and is described with the tagline "Hot feelings hit terrifying heights in a story that really boils over!"

Critical assessments include a Bechdel test evaluation. Review scores vary, with ratings of 7.1 out of 10, 75 percent, 6.7, and an average of 6.566. The film is categorized under genres including teen film, crime, and romance.

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Film · TMDB

6.6

The Black Rebels Motorcycle Club ride into the small California town of Wrightsville, eager to raise hell. Brooding gang leader Johnny Strabler takes a liking to Kathie, the daughter of the local lawman, as another club rolls into town.

Released: 1953-12-3079 minDir: László BenedekDrama, Crime, Romance

Cast

  • Marlon Brando as Johnny Strabler
  • Mary Murphy as Kathie Bleeker
  • Robert Keith as Sheriff Harry Bleeker
  • Lee Marvin as Chino
  • Jay C. Flippen as Sheriff Stew Singer
  • Peggy Maley as Mildred

Themes

  • black and white
  • motorcycle
  • motorcycle gang

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Ratings

IMDb

6.7/10

19,128 votes

Year
1953
Runtime
79 min
Genres
Crime, Drama, Romance

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
film
Country of origin
United States
Original language
English language
Screenwriter
Ben Maddow
Cast member
Sam Gilman
Production company
Columbia Pictures
Cinematographer
Hal Mohr
Narrative location
California
Duration
79
FilmAffinity ID
436459
Distribution format
video on demand
Image
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publication date
1953-01-01
Commons category
The Wild One
title
乱暴者
distributed by
Netflix
name in kana
あばれもの
film editor
Al Clark
assessment
Bechdel test
review score
75%
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