Still from Something Wild — Something Wild (1986) — Jonathan DemmePhotographed by Tak Fujimoto

Jonathan Demme

Something Wild

Name: Something Wild
Genre: Crime, Comedy, Romance
Released: 1986
Duration: 114 min

United States / English / 1986 / 1h 54m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Crime Comedy Romance

Criterion Collection: Spine №563
Letterboxd: 3.77/5·48.5K ratings·14.8K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

A free-spirited woman "kidnaps" a yuppie for a weekend of adventure. But the fun quickly takes a dangerous turn when her ex-con husband shows up.

Credits

Crew

DirectorJonathan Demme

WriterE. Max Frye

CinematographerTak Fujimoto

ComposerLaurie Anderson, John Cale

EditorCraig McKay

ProducerJonathan Demme, Kenneth Utt

Cast

Jeff Danielsas Charles Driggs

Melanie Griffithas Audrey Hankel

Ray Liottaas Ray Sinclair

George 'Red' Schwartzas Counter Man

Margaret Colinas Irene

Leib Lenskyas Frenchy

Tracey Walteras The Country Squire

Maggie T.as Country Squire Bulldog

Patricia Falkenhainas Charlie's Secretary

Sandy McLeodas Graves' Secretary

Robert Ridgelyas Richard Graves

Buzz Kilmanas TV Newscaster

Kenneth Uttas Dad

Adelle Lutzas Rose

Charles Napieras Irate Chef

Jim Rocheas Motel Philosopher

John Saylesas Motorcycle Cop

John Watersas Used Car Guy

The Texas Kidas Hitchhiking Cowboy

Byron D. Hutchersonas Hitchhiking Kid

Double Feature

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