

The Wild Life
1984-09-28 · 96 min · ★ 6.1
Eighties teen romp involving Bill and his new apartment, Jim and his rebellious antics, Tom and his crazy self, and Anita with her older man David.
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- Directors
- Art Linson
- Production companies
- Universal Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Revenue
- USD 9,500,000
Top Cast
Chris PennTom Drake
Lea ThompsonAnita
Eric StoltzBill Conrad
Jenny WrightEileen
Ilan Mitchell-SmithJim Conrad
Rick MoranisHarry
Hart BochnerDavid Curtiss
Randy QuaidCharlie
Robert RidgelyCraig Davis
Jack KehoeMr Parker
Ángel SalazarBenny
Michael BowenVince
Hildy BrooksMrs. Conrad
Dean DevlinLiquor Store Clerk
Sherilyn FennPenny Hallin
Dick RudeEddie
Lee VingCable Installer
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