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The Wild One

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1953 | 79 min | Drama, Crime, Romance

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

It earned strong reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans and romantics. If you loved The Asphalt Jungle or West Side Story, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Dark and gritty, warm and romantic.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 19 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1953: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    75% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerSolid

    Streaming release that reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 107K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by László Benedek

  • Marlon BrandoJohnny Strabler
  • Mary MurphyKathie Bleeker
  • Robert KeithSheriff Harry Bleeker
  • Lee MarvinChino
  • Jay C. FlippenSheriff Stew Singer
  • Peggy MaleyMildred
  • Hugh SandersCharlie Thomas
  • Ray TealFrank Bleeker
  • John BrownBill Hannegan
  • Will WrightArt Kleiner