Wild in the Country (1961): Cast
Wild in the Country is a 1961 drama directed by Philip Dunne, starring John Ireland as Phil Macy, Elvis Presley and Alan Napier. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Philip Dunne
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- The Company of Artists
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Wild in the Country About?
The premise of Wild in the Country without spoilers.
The story follows a group of young adults navigating the turbulence of adolescence. When a troubled teenager discovers a talent for writing, a supportive counselor urges him to develop his literary gifts, sparking a journey of self‑discovery and creative ambition. As he grapples with insecurities and the expectations of his peers, his newfound passion becomes a catalyst for growth, offering hope and direction amid the challenges of youth.
Wild in the Country Cast & Characters
John Ireland leads the cast as Phil Macy, with Elvis Presley as Glenn Tyler and Alan Napier as Prof. Joe B. Larson (uncredited). Directed by Philip Dunne; 23 actors are credited in all.
- Director Philip Dunne
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John Ireland as Phil Macy -
Elvis Presley as Glenn Tyler -
Alan Napier as Prof. Joe B. Larson (uncredited) -
Red West as Hank Tyler (uncredited)
Also Starring in Wild in the Country
· 19 more- Millie Perkins Betty Lee Parsons
- Tuesday Weld Noreen Braxton
- Gary Lockwood Cliff Macy
- Kenner G. Kemp Man at Coroner's Inquest (uncredited)
- Cosmo Sardo Man at Hospital Bazaar (uncredited)
- Jason Robards Sr. Judge Tom Parker (uncredited)
- Harry Shannon Sam Tyler (uncredited)
- Charles Arnt Mr. Parsons (uncredited)
- Walter Baldwin Mr. Spangler (uncredited)
- Raymond Greenleaf Dr. Underwood
- Hope Lange Irene Sperry
- Ron Nyman Man at Hospital Bazaar (uncredited)
- Pat Buttram Mr. Longstreet (uncredited)
- Robin Raymond Flossie
- Linden Chiles Doctor (uncredited)
- William Mims Uncle Rolfe Braxton
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- Rafer Johnson Davis
- Doreen Lang Mrs. Parsons (uncredited)
- Christina Crawford Monica George
More from Philip Dunne
More films directed by Philip Dunne: Blindfold, The Inspector, In Love and War and Ten North Frederick.
Wild in the Country Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Wild in the Country.
Cars in Wild in the Country
12 cars on screen, including the 1959 Dodge D-200 and the 1961 Chrysler New Yorker.
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1959 Dodge D-200 Main role -
1961 Chrysler New Yorker Important role -
1956 Ford Ranch Wagon Important role -
1952 Dodge Coronet Minor role
Wild in the Country Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Das Lied des Rebellen” and “Amour sauvage”.
- Also known as
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- Das Lied des Rebellen
- Amour sauvage
- Одиночка
- El indómito
- Vild ung mand
- Coração Rebelde
- Дива любов
- Paese selvaggio
- 乡间野趣
- 와일드 인 더 컨츄리
- Σκόνταψα, γλίστρησα κι έπεσα
- Corazón Rebelde
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Wild in the Country FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Wild in the Country, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wild in the Country?
Wild in the Country runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was Wild in the Country released?
Wild in the Country was released on June 15, 1961.
Who directed Wild in the Country?
Wild in the Country was directed by Philip Dunne.
More films by Philip Dunne Who is in the cast of Wild in the Country?
Wild in the Country stars John Ireland as Phil Macy, Elvis Presley as Glenn Tyler and Alan Napier as Prof. Joe B. Larson (uncredited), among 23 credited actors.
Does Wild in the Country have a post-credit scene?
No. Wild in the Country has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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