The Wild One (1953)

  • NR
  • 12/30/1953 (US)
  • Drama
  • 1h 19m

Hot feelings hit terrifying heights in a story that really boils over!

Overview

The Black Rebels Motorcycle Club ride into the small California town of Wrightsville, eager to raise hell. Brooding gang leader Johnny Strabler takes a liking to Kathie, the daughter of the local lawman, as another club rolls into town.

László Benedek

Director

John Paxton

Screenplay

Frank Rooney

Story

Cast

Marlon Brando's headshot

Marlon Brando

Johnny Strabler
Mary Murphy's headshot

Mary Murphy

Kathie Bleeker
Robert Keith's headshot

Robert Keith

Sheriff Harry Bleeker
Lee Marvin's headshot

Lee Marvin

Chino
Jay C. Flippen's headshot

Jay C. Flippen

Sheriff Stew Singer
Peggy Maley's headshot

Peggy Maley

Mildred
Hugh Sanders's headshot

Hugh Sanders

Charlie Thomas
Ray Teal's headshot

Ray Teal

Frank Bleeker

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