Lure of the Wilderness (1952): Cast & Plot
Lure of the Wilderness is a 1952 adventure drama directed by Jean Negulesco, starring Jeffrey Hunter as Ben Tyler, Tom Tully and Walter Brennan. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Jean Negulesco
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Lure of the Wilderness About?
The premise of Lure of the Wilderness without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the treacherous swamps of Georgia, a young girl and her father—wrongly accused of murder—seek refuge among the murky wetlands. Their isolation ends when a solitary trapper, who has entered the swamp searching for his missing dog, discovers them and offers a reluctant friendship, drawing them deeper into the perilous environment.
Lure of the Wilderness Themes & Keywords
· 39 tags- georgia usa
- 19th century
- 20th century
- 1890s
- swamp
- murder
- wilderness
- trapper
- search
- okefenokee swamp
- 1910s
- father daughter relationship
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- woodsman
- male female relationship
- wildlife
- widow
- widower
- village
- square dance
- snake
- sheriff
- shack
- rowboat
- remake
- lost dog
- lawman
- injustice
- hunting dog
- hunter
- hound
- fugitive
- fight for justice
- false accusation
- escape
- deer
- cypress
- cat
- bear
- based on novel
Lure of the Wilderness Cast & Characters
Jeffrey Hunter leads the cast as Ben Tyler, with Tom Tully as Zack Taylor and Walter Brennan as Jim Harper. Directed by Jean Negulesco; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Jean Negulesco
- Jeffrey Hunter as Ben Tyler
- Tom Tully as Zack Taylor
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Walter Brennan as Jim Harper - Jean Peters as Laurie Harper
Also Starring in Lure of the Wilderness
· 7 more- Constance Smith Noreen McGowan
- Jack Elam Dave Longden
- Pat Hogan Harry Longden
- Will Wright Sheriff Brink
- Harry Shannon Pat McGowan
- Harry Carter Ned Tyler
- Mary Parker The Widow Sutton
More from Jean Negulesco
More films directed by Jean Negulesco: Hello-Goodbye, The Invincible Six, The Pleasure Seekers and Jessica.
Lure of the Wilderness Plot Summary
What happens in Lure of the Wilderness from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the 1910s, near a dangerous swamp outside Fargo, Georgia, Ben Tyler [Jeffrey Hunter] and his father Zack Taylor [Tom Tully] venture into the wilderness in search of two missing trappers. The trek is grueling, and along the way trouble arises when Ben’s hunting dog, Careless, disappears while chasing a deer.
Full summary
The whole story of Lure of the Wilderness, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Lure of the Wilderness?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the name of Ben Tyler's hunting dog that disappears early in the film?
Lure of the Wilderness Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Prigionieri della palude” and “Un grito en el pantano”.
- Also known as
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- Prigionieri della palude
- Un grito en el pantano
- Lockruf der Wildnis
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Movies Like Lure of the Wilderness
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Untamed Fury, Lure of the Swamp and Man in the Wilderness.
Lure of the Wilderness FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Lure of the Wilderness, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Lure of the Wilderness?
Lure of the Wilderness runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Lure of the Wilderness released?
Lure of the Wilderness was released on July 16, 1952.
Who directed Lure of the Wilderness?
Lure of the Wilderness was directed by Jean Negulesco.
More films by Jean Negulesco Who is in the cast of Lure of the Wilderness?
Lure of the Wilderness stars Jeffrey Hunter as Ben Tyler, Tom Tully as Zack Taylor and Walter Brennan as Jim Harper, among 11 credited actors.
Does Lure of the Wilderness have a post-credit scene?
No. Lure of the Wilderness has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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