Wildcat
Seen it?1942 | 70 min | Drama
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1942: an older pace and style.
Wildcatter Johnny Maverick and his pal go to a town in oil country offering $25,000 to the person who brings in the first well. They find oil on the outskirts but have to sell a share to a promoter who hires Johnny's old enemy.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Frank McDonald
- Richard ArlenJohnny Maverick
- Arline JudgeNan Deering
- William FrawleyOliver Westbrook
- Buster CrabbeMike Rawlins
- Arthur Hunnicutt'Watchfob' Jones
- Elisha Cook Jr.Harold 'Chicopee' Nevins
- Ralph Sanford'Grits' O'Malley
- Alec CraigJoseph D. Campbell
- John DilsonGus Sloane
- Will WrightJohn 'Paw' Smithers