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Something Wild

1986-11-07 · 114 min · ★ 6.6

Crime · Comedy · Romance

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.

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Directors
Jonathan Demme
Production companies
Orion Pictures, Religiosa Primitiva, A Luta Continua
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 7,000,000
Revenue
USD 8,362,969

Top Cast

Jeff DanielsJeff DanielsCharles Driggs
Melanie GriffithMelanie GriffithAudrey Hankel
Ray LiottaRay LiottaRay Sinclair
George 'Red' SchwartzCounter Man
Margaret ColinMargaret ColinIrene
Leib LenskyFrenchy
Tracey WalterTracey WalterThe Country Squire
Maggie T.Country Squire Bulldog
Patricia FalkenhainCharlie's Secretary
Sandy McLeodSandy McLeodGraves' Secretary
Robert RidgelyRobert RidgelyRichard Graves
Buzz KilmanTV Newscaster
Kenneth UttKenneth UttDad
Adelle LutzAdelle LutzRose
Charles NapierCharles NapierIrate Chef
Jim RocheMotel Philosopher
John SaylesJohn SaylesMotorcycle Cop
John WatersJohn WatersUsed Car Guy
The Texas KidHitchhiking Cowboy
Byron D. HutchersonHitchhiking Kid

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