Wild in the Country
Movie
1961
1 HOUR 54 MINS
Drama
A troubled young man with a talent for writing pursues his dreams, but problems arise when the nosy citizens of his tiny town think he is involved with his older counselor.
Cast & Crew
Elvis Presley Glenn Tyler
Hope Lange Irene Sperry
Tuesday Weld Noreen Braxton
Millie Perkins Betty Lee Parsons
Rafer Johnson Davis
John Ireland Phil Macy
Gary Lockwood Cliff Macy
William Mims Uncle Rolfe Braxton
Raymond Greenleaf Dr. Underwood
Christina Crawford Monica George
Robin Raymond Flossie
Doreen Lang Mrs. Parsons (uncredited)
Charles Arnt Mr. Parsons (uncredited)
Ruby Goodwin Sarah
Will Corry Willie Dace (uncredited)
Alan Napier Prof. Joe B. Larson (uncredited)
Jason Robards Judge Tom Parker (uncredited)
Harry Carter Bartender (uncredited)
Harry Shannon Sam Tyler (uncredited)
Bob West Actor
Philip Dunne Director
Jerry Wald Producer
Clifford Odets Screenwriter
William C. Mellor Cinematography
Dorothy Spencer Film Editing
Kenyon Hopkins Original Music
Jack Martin Smith Art Director
Stuart A. Reiss Set Decoration
Walter M. Scott Set Decoration
Donfeld Costume Design
⨁Full Cast & Crew
Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Wednesday, July 2
Older woman (Hope Lange) thinks rural rebel (Elvis Presley) has literary talent.
Monday, July 7
Older woman (Hope Lange) thinks rural rebel (Elvis Presley) has literary talent.
Wednesday, July 16
Older woman (Hope Lange) thinks rural rebel (Elvis Presley) has literary talent.
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