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1953 · 79 min · NR

The Wild One

Directed by László Benedek · Drama, Crime, Romance

The Wild One (1953) is a Drama film, directed by László Benedek set in California during the 1950s. It runs 79 minutes and is rated NR.

Themes of love & longing run throughout.

Composer
Leith Stevens
Cinematography
Hal Mohr
Cast
Marlon BrandoMary MurphyRobert KeithLee MarvinJay C. FlippenPeggy MaleyHugh SandersRay Teal

The world of this film

Setting

Where
California
Setting
Rural
When
1950s

Premise & themes

Themes
Love & Longing
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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