Walk on the Wild Side
Seen it?1962 | 114 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 54 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1962: an older pace and style.
At a 1930s New Orleans bordello, Hallie is the main attraction for both clients and the shrewd madam. The arrival of Dove Linkhorn, her lovesick sweetheart from three years ago, disrupts the normal and triggers a chain of events involving a number of people, including the young woman he travelled with, who is now the Doll House's newest employee.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
60% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 37K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Edward Dmytryk
- Laurence HarveyDove Linkhorn
- CapucineHallie Gerard
- Barbara StanwyckJo Courtney
- Jane FondaKitty Twist
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- Karl SwensonSchmidt
- Don 'Red' BarryDockery
- Juanita MooreMama