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Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann (1991): Cast

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Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann is a 1991 drama thriller directed by Charles Correll, starring Megan Follows as Peggy Ann Bradnick, David Morse and Tom Atkins. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes.

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Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 35m (95 min)
Director
Charles Correll
Genres
Thriller , Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann About?

The premise of Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann without spoilers.

She screamed but nobody heard. True story of a young woman’s abduction by a deranged loner that led to the largest manhunt in the history of Pennsylvania.

Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann Themes & Keywords

· 28 tags
  • mountain man
  • pennsylvania
  • manhunt
  • loner
  • kidnapped girl
  • kidnapped child
  • abducting a child
  • kidnapped daughter
  • hunting dog
  • kidnapper kidnapped relationship
  • school bus
  • held hostage
+16 more
  • hostage
  • wilderness
  • revolver
  • pump action shotgun
  • missing child
  • police investigation
  • police
  • missing daughter
  • held at gunpoint
  • captivity
  • teenage girl
  • abduction
  • kidnapping
  • loneliness
  • based on true story
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann Cast & Characters

Megan Follows leads the cast as Peggy Ann Bradnick, with David Morse as Bicycle Pete and Tom Atkins as Jamieson. Directed by Charles Correll; 23 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann

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From the director

More from Charles Correll

More films directed by Charles Correll: The Stepsister, Echo, Hijacked: Flight 285 and MacGyver: Trail to Doomsday.

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Videos

Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann.

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Cars

Cars in Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann

13 cars on screen, including the 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air and the 1964 Chevrolet Impala.

All 13 cars
  • 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air in Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann 1963 Chevrolet Bel Air Minor role
  • 1964 Chevrolet Impala in Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann 1964 Chevrolet Impala Minor role
  • 1963 Chevrolet unknown in Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann 1963 Chevrolet unknown Minor role
  • 1965 Chevrolet unknown in Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann 1965 Chevrolet unknown Minor role
Details

Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “L'enlèvement de Peggy Ann Bradnick” and “Grito Selvagem: O Rapto de Peggy Ann”.

Also known as
  • L'enlèvement de Peggy Ann Bradnick
  • Grito Selvagem: O Rapto de Peggy Ann
  • Llanto en el bosque
  • Rapita

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Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann?

Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

When was Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann released?

Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann was released on May 6, 1991.

Who directed Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann?

Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann was directed by Charles Correll.

More films by Charles Correll

Who is in the cast of Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann?

Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann stars Megan Follows as Peggy Ann Bradnick, David Morse as Bicycle Pete and Tom Atkins as Jamieson, among 23 credited actors.

Does Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann have a post-credit scene?

No. Cry in the Wild: The Taking of Peggy Ann has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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