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Wild in the Country poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.7 / 100
1961·Drama / Musical·1h 54m

WILD IN THE COUNTRY

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

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

Above the Line
Philip Dunne·DirectorClifford Odets·ScreenplayJ. R. Salamanca·NovelWilliam C. Mellor·Director of PhotographyKenyon Hopkins·Original Music ComposerDorothy Spencer·Editor
Cast
Elvis Presley·Glenn TylerHope Lange·Irene SperryTuesday Weld·Noreen BraxtonMillie Perkins·Betty Lee ParsonsRafer Johnson·DavisJohn Ireland·Phil MacyGary Lockwood·Cliff MacyWilliam Mims·Uncle Rolfe BraxtonRaymond Greenleaf·Dr. UnderwoodChristina Crawford·Monica George
Full Crew
(20 credits)
Directing· 3
Philip Dunne·DirectorHarry Scott·Assistant DirectorJoseph E. Rickards·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Clifford Odets·ScreenplayJ. R. Salamanca·Novel
Camera· 1
William C. Mellor·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Dorothy Spencer·Editor
Sound & Music· 4
Kenyon Hopkins·Original Music ComposerEdward B. Powell·OrchestratorAlfred Bruzlin·SoundWarren B. Delaplain·Sound
Art & Design· 6
Donfeld·Costume DesignE. Preston Ames·Art DirectionJack Martin Smith·Art DirectionBen Nye·Makeup ArtistStuart A. Reiss·Set DecorationWalter M. Scott·Set Decoration
Production· 2
Jerry Wald·ProducerEdward Woehler·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Helen Turpin·Hairstylist
By the Numbers
65.7
OF 100
Master Score
6.3
OF 10
IMDb
50%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
—
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Wild in the Country's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#8A623E
#FFFFFF
#404040
Mood
Joyful, Rustic
Composition
Layered
Era
1960s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A movie poster features a smiling young man, Elvis Presley, holding an acoustic guitar, set against a backdrop of mountains, trees, and a distant barn. The titl”

Key Elements
Acoustic Guitar
Atmosphere
Bright, Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Wilderness
Design Score
7/10
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