Wildcat (1942): Cast
Wildcat is a 1942 drama directed by Frank McDonald, starring Richard Arlen as Johnny Maverick, Elisha Cook Jr. and William Benedict. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 10m (70 min)
- Director
- Frank McDonald
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Wildcat About?
The premise of Wildcat without spoilers.
Wildcatter Johnny Maverick and his partner head to an oil‑rich town that promises $25,000 to whoever drills the first successful well. They strike oil on the outskirts, but must sell a stake to a promoter who then brings in Johnny’s old rival, adding tension to their venture.
Wildcat Themes & Keywords
· 15 tags- sabotage
- oil well
- marked deck
- impersonation
- hitchhiker
- competition
- cheating
- accidental death
- rivalry
- partnership
- fire
- firefighting
+3 more Show fewer
- drilling for oil
- con game
- con artist
Wildcat Cast & Characters
Richard Arlen leads the cast as Johnny Maverick, with Elisha Cook Jr. as Harold 'Chicopee' Nevins and William Benedict as Bud Smithers. Directed by Frank McDonald; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Frank McDonald
- Richard Arlen as Johnny Maverick
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Elisha Cook Jr. as Harold 'Chicopee' Nevins - William Benedict as Bud Smithers
- Will Wright as John 'Paw' Smithers
Also Starring in Wildcat
· 7 more- John Dilson Gus Sloane
- Ralph Sanford 'Grits' O'Malley
- Alec Craig Joseph D. Campbell
- William Frawley Oliver Westbrook
- Arthur Hunnicutt 'Watchfob' Jones
- Buster Crabbe Mike Rawlins
- Arline Judge Nan Deering
More from Frank McDonald
More films directed by Frank McDonald: Gunfight at Comanche Creek, The Underwater City, The Purple Gang and Treasure of Ruby Hills.
Cars in Wildcat
7 cars on screen, including the 1935 Auburn 851 Speedster and the 1940 Chevrolet Special De Luxe.
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1935 Auburn 851 Speedster Important role -
1940 Chevrolet Special De Luxe Minor role -
1930 Ford Model A Minor role -
Ford Model BB Minor role
Wildcat Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Ambição Sem Freio” and “Taistelu Texasin aarteesta”.
- Also known as
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- Ambição Sem Freio
- Taistelu Texasin aarteesta
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Wildcat FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Wildcat, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Wildcat?
Wildcat runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).
When was Wildcat released?
Wildcat was released on September 3, 1942.
Who directed Wildcat?
Wildcat was directed by Frank McDonald.
More films by Frank McDonald Who is in the cast of Wildcat?
Wildcat stars Richard Arlen as Johnny Maverick, Elisha Cook Jr. as Harold 'Chicopee' Nevins and William Benedict as Bud Smithers, among 11 credited actors.
Does Wildcat have a post-credit scene?
No. Wildcat has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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