Young and Wild (1958): Cast
Young and Wild is a 1958 action thriller directed by William Witney, starring Gene Evans as Det. Sgt. Fred Janusz, Morris Ankrum and Gavin MacLeod. It runs 1 hour 9 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 9m (69 min)
- Director
- William Witney
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Esla Pictures Inc.
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Young and Wild About?
The premise of Young and Wild without spoilers.
A gritty exploitation drama follows three reckless teenage girls who, after a fatal car crash, launch a violent campaign against anyone who saw the accident. Their scorching, joy‑ridden road trip turns into a reign of terror, exposing raw youth rebellion and dangerous impulsivity.
Young and Wild Themes & Keywords
· 10 tags- psychotronic film
- mother daughter relationship
- husband wife relationship
- father daughter relationship
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- juvenile delinquency
- investigation
- hit and run
- car theft
- assault and battery
Young and Wild Cast & Characters
Gene Evans leads the cast as Det. Sgt. Fred Janusz, with Morris Ankrum as Police Capt. Egan and Gavin MacLeod as Mac (uncredited). Directed by William Witney; 12 actors are credited in all.
- Director William Witney
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Gene Evans as Det. Sgt. Fred Janusz - Morris Ankrum as Police Capt. Egan
- Gavin MacLeod as Mac (uncredited)
- Robert Arthur as Jerry Coltrin
Also Starring in Young and Wild
· 8 more- John Zaremba Sgt. Larsen
- Ken Lynch David Whitman
- Scott Marlowe Richard Edward 'Rick' Braden
- Wendell Holmes Lewis J. Christopher
- Tom Gilson Bruce 'Beejay' Phillips
- Carolyn Kearney Valerie Whitman
- Weston Gavin 'Allie' Allison
- Emlen Davies Mrs. Whitman
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Young and Wild FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Young and Wild, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Young and Wild?
Young and Wild runs 1 hour 9 minutes (69 minutes).
When was Young and Wild released?
Young and Wild was released on April 24, 1958.
Who directed Young and Wild?
Young and Wild was directed by William Witney.
More films by William Witney Who is in the cast of Young and Wild?
Young and Wild stars Gene Evans as Det. Sgt. Fred Janusz, Morris Ankrum as Police Capt. Egan and Gavin MacLeod as Mac (uncredited), among 12 credited actors.
Does Young and Wild have a post-credit scene?
No. Young and Wild has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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