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The Wild Ride (1960)

PG_13 61 min  -  Crime | Drama  -   17 June 1960 (USA)
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A rebellious punk of the beat generation spends his days as an amateur dirt track driver in between partying and troublemaking... See full summary »

Director:

Harvey Berman

Writers:

Marion Rothman (screenplay), Burt Topper (story), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Jack Nicholson, Georgianna Carter and Robert Bean
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Cast

Cast overview:
Jack Nicholson ...
Johnny Varron
Georgianna Carter Georgianna Carter ...
Nancy
Robert Bean Robert Bean ...
Dave
Carol Bigby Carol Bigby ...
Joyce
John Bologni John Bologni ...
Barny
Gary Espinosa Gary Espinosa ...
Cliff
Judith Tresize Judith Tresize ...
Ann
Wesley Marie Tackitt
Sydene Wallace Sydene Wallace
Donna Dabney Donna Dabney
Garry Korpi Garry Korpi
Leonard Williams Leonard Williams
John Holden John Holden
Raymond O'Day Raymond O'Day
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Storyline

A rebellious punk of the beat generation spends his days as an amateur dirt track driver in between partying and troublemaking. He eventually kidnaps his buddy's girlfriend, kills a few police officers and finally sees his own life end in tragedy. Written by Tiff Banks  

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Police Officer | Police | Driver | Amateur | Betrayal  | See more »

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From roaring hot rods to the racing big time!

Genres:

Crime | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for teen drinking and anti-social behavior, and for brief language (re-release) See all certifications »

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Velocity See more »

Filming Locations:

Clayton, California, USA

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Budget:

$30,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Harvey Berman Productions See more »
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Runtime:

 | (producer's cut)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White  | Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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