Something Wild (1986)

Director:

Jonathan Demme

Writer:

E. Max Frye (written by)

Release Date:

7 November 1986 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Crime

Tagline:

Something Different Something Daring Something Dangerous

Plot:

A free-spirited woman "kidnaps" a yuppie for a weekend of adventure. But the fun quickly takes a dangerous turn when her ex-con husband shows up.

Plot Keywords:

Yuppie | Handcuffs | Diner | Violence | Stabbing

Awards:

Nominated for 3 Golden Globes. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination

Cast

Jeff Daniels	...	Charles Driggs
Melanie Griffith	...	Audrey Hankel
Ray Liotta	...	Ray Sinclair
George 'Red' Schwartz	...	Counter Man (as George Schwartz)
Leib Lensky	...	Frenchy
Tracey Walter	...	The Country Squire
Maggie T.	...	Country Squire Bulldog
Patricia Falkenhain	...	Charlie's Secretary
Sandy McLeod	...	Graves' Secretary
Robert Ridgely	...	Richard Graves
Buzz Kilman	...	TV Newscaster
Kenneth Utt	...	Dad
Adelle Lutz	...	Rose
Charles Napier	...	Irate Chef
Jim Roche	...	Motel Philosopher

Runtime:

113 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Australia:M | Iceland:16 | Spain:13 | France:U | Canada:R | Finland:K-16 | Norway:15 | Sweden:15 | UK:15 | USA:R | West Germany:16 | Portugal:M/12

Filming Locations:

Havana, Florida, USA

Company:

Religiosa Primitiva

Trivia:

Chris Isaak was up for the role of Ray Sinclair. He dropped out, due to finishing his self-titled second album.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Charlie Driggs pulls into the gas station and is first talking to the attendant, we see the Civil War re-enactor and the other station employee walk by twice in the same direction.

Quotes:

[a cop is writing her a ticket]
Audrey 'Lulu' Hankel: I was just admiring your bike.
Police officer: Oh, do you like motorcycles?
Audrey 'Lulu' Hankel: No, I just like big things between my legs.

Movie Connections:

Featured in Wanderlust (2006) (TV)

Soundtrack:

Before the Next Teardrop Falls

Not even Melanie Griffith can destroy this one!!!

This was a pretty good movie, fun plot, Jeff Daniels, Ray Liotta, and a very cool 80's soundtrack. The only thing that somewhat takes away from this film is Melanie Griffith's typical lousy performance, but its still a good film. Jeff Daniels is great as usual as the nervous and straight laced businessman who falls prey to a woman's vicous game. This was the movie that got Liotta started, and I can see why, he gave a great performance as Griffith's maniac husband. This movie is nothing too special, but it'll give you a fun rental. 7 out of 10.