The Wild One (1953) | |
| Director(s) | Laslo Benedek |
| Producer(s) | Stanley Kramer (uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Drama, Film Adaptation |
| Top Topics | Bikers, Book-Based |
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The Wild One (1953) was a Drama - Film Adaptation Film directed by Laslo Benedek and produced by Stanley Kramer.
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The Wild One (1953) and Brando’s Rebel Icon
By 4 Star Film Fan on Sep 9, 2021 From 4 Star FilmsThe Wild One will never be lauded as a great movie, but it most certainly proves a seminal one even if you give a cursory glance over what would soon come in its wake. These were not only high school and gang-infused dramas of delinquency and adolescent angst, but it’s an obvious antecedent to... Read full article
The Wild One (1953)
By Beatrice on Nov 10, 2015 From Flickers in TimeThe Wild One Directed by Laslo Benedek Written by John Paxton based on a story by Frank Rooney 1953/USA Stanley Kramer Productions Repeat viewing/Netflix Rental Johnny: Whadda you got? This would greatly resemble your average B biker movie were it not for the magnetism of Marlon Brando. Johnny ... Read full article
Video of the Week: “The Wild One” (3)
By Marisa on Feb 19, 2014 From The Timothy Carey ExperienceIn honor of the legendary Lee Marvin‘s 90th birthday anniversary, we present the famous fight scene from The Wild One (1953), directed by Laslo Benedek. Timothy, uncredited as an enthusiastic member of Chino’s gang, sits on his motorcycle observing Chino as he eggs on Johnny (Marlon Bran... Read full article
Video of the Week: “The Wild One” (2)
By Marisa on Oct 23, 2013 From The Timothy Carey ExperienceThis week’s video is the once-controversial early biker epic The Wild One (1953) in its entirety. Timothy is uncredited but memorable as the perhaps overly enthusiastic member of Chino’s gang who splashes beer on Marlon Brando and terrorizes poor switchboard operator Dorothy (Eve March, ... Read full article
Pic of the Day: “The Wild One” revisited (4)
By Marisa on Apr 29, 2013 From The Timothy Carey ExperienceToday we revisit The Wild One (1953), directed by Laslo Benedek and starring Marlon Brando. Here we see “Chino’s Boy #1″ getting the brilliant idea of pouring a bottle of beer on Chino (Lee Marvin) to spur him on during the big fight with Brando. If I’m not mistaken, that is... Read full article
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Johnny: You think you're too good for me. Nobody's too good for me! Anybody thinks they're too good for me, I make sure I knock 'em over sometime. Right now, I could slap you around to show you how good you are and tomorrow, I'm someplace else and I don't even know you or nothing.
Johnny: I'm afraid of you? Are you cracked?
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Facts about
The film was rejected for a UK cinema certificate in 1954 and 1955 by the BBFC and was finally granted an X rating in November 1967 after a 13 year ban.
The leather jacket worn by Marlon Brando is a Schott NYC Perfecto 618, personalized by Brando by the addition of the epaulet stars. This style of jacket is still available.
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