Running Wild (1955): Cast
Running Wild is a 1955 drama thriller directed by Abner Biberman, starring Keenan Wynn as Ken Osanger, John Saxon and Michael Fox. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Director
- Abner Biberman
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Running Wild About?
The premise of Running Wild without spoilers.
A stark look at today’s lost generation unfolds as a rookie police officer goes undercover, posing as a rough‑around‑the‑edges aspiring mechanic to infiltrate a corrupt garage. He hopes to gather the evidence needed to expose the crooked garage owner.
Running Wild Themes & Keywords
· 49 tags- teensploitation film
- psychotronic film
- teensploitation
- camp
- rock and roll
- rock and roll music
- reference to bill haley and the comets
- pinball machine
- rock and roll dancing
- jukebox
- bill halley and the comets
- practical joke
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- undercover cop
- laundry
- dancing
- car theft
- buick
- garage
- convertible
- pistol
- landlady
- young
- diversion
- the cove nightclub
- swing dancing
- zippo lighter
- ken osanger complete automotive service
- riverton california
- hit and run
- provoking a fight
- good samaritan
- intimidation
- burned as a prank
- dropping a tray of dishes
- pulling down a shade
- stakeout
- woman wears a one piece swimsuit
- farm yard cat
- illegal immigrant
- wounded
- man in a wheelchair
- senility
- woman changing clothes in a car
- gang execution
- passionate kiss
- argument
- bare chested male
- police officer
- based on novel
Running Wild Cast & Characters
Keenan Wynn leads the cast as Ken Osanger, with John Saxon as Vince Pomeroy and Michael Fox as Delmar Graves. Directed by Abner Biberman; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Abner Biberman
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Keenan Wynn as Ken Osanger -
John Saxon as Vince Pomeroy - Michael Fox as Delmar Graves
- William Campbell as Ralph [Barton]
Also Starring in Running Wild
· 10 more- Mamie Van Doren Irma
- Walter Coy Lt. Newpole
- Otto Waldis Leta's Father
- Jan Merlin Scotty Cluett
- Will J. White State Trooper
- Sumner Williams Monty (uncredited)
- Chris Randall Arkie Nodecker
- Grayce Mills Osanger's Mother (as Grace Mills)
- Kathleen Case Leta Novak
- Richard Castle Herbie
More from Abner Biberman
More films directed by Abner Biberman: Gun for a Coward, Behind the High Wall, The Price of Fear and The Looters.
Cars in Running Wild
21 cars on screen, including the 1951 Mercury Convertible and the 1948 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible.
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1951 Mercury Convertible Important role -
1948 Cadillac Series 62 Convertible Minor role -
1940 Chevrolet Special De Luxe Minor role -
1955 Ford Customline Minor role
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Running Wild FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Running Wild, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Running Wild?
Running Wild runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was Running Wild released?
Running Wild was released on November 11, 1955.
Who directed Running Wild?
Running Wild was directed by Abner Biberman.
More films by Abner Biberman Who is in the cast of Running Wild?
Running Wild stars Keenan Wynn as Ken Osanger, John Saxon as Vince Pomeroy and Michael Fox as Delmar Graves, among 14 credited actors.
Does Running Wild have a post-credit scene?
No. Running Wild has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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