The Wild and the Willing (1962): Cast & Plot
The Wild and the Willing is a 1962 romantic drama directed by Ralph Thomas, starring Ian McShane as Harry Brown, Johnny Sekka and John Hurt. It runs 1 hour 50 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 50m (110 min)
- Director
- Ralph Thomas
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Rank Organisation
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Wild and the Willing About?
The premise of The Wild and the Willing without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Harry Brown is a somewhat rough, wild university student whose charisma easily draws friends, particularly the underdogs—such as Phil, who never plays rugby and can’t finish a pint, and Reggie, an African student. His flirtatious talent also makes him popular with the girls, adding to his lively campus reputation.
The Wild and the Willing Themes & Keywords
· 2 tags- university
- based on play
The Wild and the Willing Cast & Characters
Ian McShane leads the cast as Harry Brown, with Johnny Sekka as Reggie and John Hurt as Phil Corbett. Directed by Ralph Thomas; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ralph Thomas
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Ian McShane as Harry Brown -
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John Hurt as Phil Corbett - Samantha Eggar as Josie Stevens
Also Starring in The Wild and the Willing
· 8 more- David Sumner John
- Katherine Woodville Sarah
- Virginia Maskell Virginia Chown
- Paul Rogers Professor George Chown
- Jeremy Brett Andrew Gilby
- John Standing Arthur
- Johnny Briggs Dai
- Charles Kay Edgar Tibbs
More from Ralph Thomas
More films directed by Ralph Thomas: A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square, Percy’s Progress, The Love Ban and Quest for Love.
The Wild and the Willing Plot Summary
What happens in The Wild and the Willing from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A lively group of university men soak in campus life—dances, late nights, and the constant chase for romance. Harry [Ian McShane] Brown is a bit rebellious and fiercely protective, and he’s dating Josie [Samantha Eggar]. His roommate, Phil Corbett [John Hurt], is a quiet outsider who secretly loves Sarah [Katherine Woodville], though she has started seeing someone else who she believes is more suitable.
As the story unfolds, Harry’s world becomes entangled with Virginia, the unhappy wife of Professor George Chown [Paul Rogers]. The professor remains aloof and resists divorce because he dreams of a knighthood, while Virginia worries about her future and turns Harry down when he asks her to run away with him.
Full summary
The whole story of The Wild and the Willing, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Wild and the Willing?
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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Which actor portrays Harry Brown in the film?
Cars in The Wild and the Willing
29 cars on screen, including the 1955 AEC Mercury and the 1957 Austin FX3 Taxi.
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1955 AEC Mercury Minor role -
1957 Austin FX3 Taxi Minor role -
1961 Bristol Lodekka FS5G Minor role -
1958 Bristol MW6G Minor role
The Wild and the Willing Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Young and Willing” and “Um Grito de Revolta”.
- Also known as
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- Young and Willing
- Um Grito de Revolta
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Movies Like The Wild and the Willing
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Wild Party, Wild About Harry and Something Wild.
The Wild and the Willing FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Wild and the Willing, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Wild and the Willing?
The Wild and the Willing runs 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).
When was The Wild and the Willing released?
The Wild and the Willing was released on October 16, 1962.
Who directed The Wild and the Willing?
The Wild and the Willing was directed by Ralph Thomas.
More films by Ralph Thomas Who is in the cast of The Wild and the Willing?
The Wild and the Willing stars Ian McShane as Harry Brown, Johnny Sekka as Reggie and John Hurt as Phil Corbett, among 12 credited actors.
Does The Wild and the Willing have a post-credit scene?
No. The Wild and the Willing has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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