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A troubled young man discovers that he has a knack for writing when a counselor encourages him to pursue a literary career.A troubled young man discovers that he has a knack for writing when a counselor encourages him to pursue a literary career.A troubled young man discovers that he has a knack for writing when a counselor encourages him to pursue a literary career.
Charles Arnt
- Mr. Parsons
- (uncredited)
Mark Bailey
- Sheriff
- (uncredited)
Walter Baldwin
- Mr. Spangler
- (uncredited)
Joe Butham
- Mr. Dace
- (uncredited)
Pat Buttram
- Mr. Longstreet
- (uncredited)
Harry Carter
- Bartender
- (uncredited)
Linden Chiles
- Doctor
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
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- TriviaElvis Presley's best performances are invariably cited as his three forays into drama, which were natural matches for his chief acting characteristics: petulance, intensity and hidden vulnerability. Not coincidentally, music takes a back seat in most of these three vehicles. In King Creole (1958), based on the plot about a would-be singer, Presley sings a full score of songs. In Flaming Star (1960), there is just one song in the plot. In Wild in the Country (1961), there is only one 'serenade' per female character. The songs were included largely so that, at the very least, an Extended Play soundtrack album could be released for each film and record sales would not be negatively impacted by the time the dramas took to film. King Creole, of course, was one of the best selling albums of Presley's career, but in the case of both Flaming Star and Wild in the Country, no soundtrack album was released outside of a 45rpm single.
- GoofsIn the Elvis drunk scene, when he douses the window with the water hose, the in-between close up shot of the window pane (showing close up the women inside looking out) has no water residue / dripping: next shot back out to Elvis' stance (still water hose spraying) and it's (rightly) soaked.
- Quotes
Betty Lee Parsons: I have no intention of wasting sympathy on him.
Glenn Tyler: Sympathy is never wasted, Betty Lee. One way or another, you get it back, or so it says in the Book.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Elvis in the Movies (1990)
- SoundtracksWild in the Country
by Hugo Peretti, Luigi Creatore and George David Weiss (as George Weiss)
Performed by Elvis Presley (uncredited)
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A beautiful and passionate screenplay by Clifford Odets. Elvis plays a brawling delinquent with a hidden literary talent. Three women compete for his attention, lust and future. Millie Perkins plays the childhood sweetheart. Tuesday Weld is outstanding as the seductive cousin. The older of the three, Hope Lange, is an understanding psychiatrist trying to lead Elvis' character to college. The songs in this drama are limited, but highlighted by "I Slipped, I Stumbled, I Fell". An emotional performance turned in by Elvis. Some say this is one of his best movies. Watch it again to appreciate.
- michaelRokeefe
- Oct 19, 1999
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- Runtime1 hour 54 minutes
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- 2.35 : 1
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