Wild in the Country

"It's all about young people and their growing pains!"

Jun 15 1961 Approved 1h 54m
Drama, Musical

A troubled young man discovers that he has a knack for writing when a counselor encourages him to pursue a literary career.

Plot

Glen Tyler (Elvis Presley), a down on his luck young man, is sent to counselor Irene Sperry (Hope Lange) to begin battling his personal demons. While under her tutelage a flair for writing emerges. Can she guide him down the right path or will her interference lead to his demise?

Written by

Clifford Odets, J.R. Salamanca

Directed by

Philip Dunne

Cast

Elvis Presley, Hope Lange, Tuesday Weld

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

20th Century Fox, The Company of Artists

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

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Average Rating
6.3 out of 10
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