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Wild Guitar

  • 1962
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 32m
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4.6/10
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Wild Guitar (1962)
ComedyDramaMusic

A young Arch Hall, Jr. is given a shot at the big time by the unscrupulous owner of a small record company played by Arch Hall, Sr. (aka William Watters).A young Arch Hall, Jr. is given a shot at the big time by the unscrupulous owner of a small record company played by Arch Hall, Sr. (aka William Watters).A young Arch Hall, Jr. is given a shot at the big time by the unscrupulous owner of a small record company played by Arch Hall, Sr. (aka William Watters).

  • Director
    • Ray Dennis Steckler
  • Writers
    • Arch Hall Sr.
    • Bob Wehling
    • Joe Thomas
  • Stars
    • Arch Hall Jr.
    • Nancy Czar
    • Arch Hall Sr.
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.6/10
    1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ray Dennis Steckler
    • Writers
      • Arch Hall Sr.
      • Bob Wehling
      • Joe Thomas
    • Stars
      • Arch Hall Jr.
      • Nancy Czar
      • Arch Hall Sr.
    • 43User reviews
    • 25Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    Arch Hall Jr.
    Arch Hall Jr.
    • Bud Eagle
    Nancy Czar
    Nancy Czar
    • Vickie Wills
    Arch Hall Sr.
    • Mike McCauley
    • (as William Watters)
    Ray Dennis Steckler
    Ray Dennis Steckler
    • Steak
    • (as Cash Flagg)
    Marie Denn
    • Marge
    Robert Crumb
    • Don Proctor
    Virginia Broderick
    • Daisy
    Al Scott
    • Tom
    Lloyd Williams
    Lloyd Williams
    • Kidnapper
    • (as William Lloyd)
    Jonathan Karle
    • Kidnapper
    Mike Treibor
    • Kidnapper
    Paul Voorhees
    • Hal Kenton (MC)
    Rick Dennis
    • Stage Manager
    Carolyn Brandt
    Carolyn Brandt
    • Dancer on Ramp
    Tony Flynn
      Mike Kannon
        Denise Lynn
        • Nancy
        • (uncredited)
        Raeme Patterson
        • Fan Club Leader
        • (uncredited)
        • Director
          • Ray Dennis Steckler
        • Writers
          • Arch Hall Sr.
          • Bob Wehling
          • Joe Thomas
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        • Trivia
          When Bud is outside of Dino's Lodge, he pulls out a comb and combs his hair. This is a reference to the television series 77 Sunset Strip (1958). In that show, Edd Byrnes played Kookie, a valet at Dino's Lodge who was constantly combing his hair.
        • Goofs
          Bud's guitar is larger than the case he's been carrying it in.
        • Quotes

          Steak: This is Daisy, she's gonna teach you how to swing.

        • Connections
          Featured in Battle of the Bombs (1985)
        • Soundtracks
          Theme from Wild Guitar
          Written by Alan O'Day

          Performed by Arch Hall Jr. and the Archers

        User reviews43

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        7/10
        More like `Less-than-Tame Guitar'
        This fun filled romp about overnight sensation Bud Eagle, played not too well by Arch Hall Jr, is another contribution from Fairway International. The movie tries to be a musical comedy; I repeat "tries". Steak, played by Ray Dennis Steckler, does his role so serious that his loathsome presence made him the most interesting to watch. Mr. McCauley....I mean Mike, plays the unscrupulous typical agent. Ironically, this was probably an attempt to launch Arch Hall Jr's music/movie career by his dad, but it really didn't pan out as planned. Ah, Arch's song "Vickie" is here and makes more sense as opposed to being in Eegah where Arch's gal is named Roxie. Was anyone else holding their lunch down in the sappy rink scene. Too much Arch Hall face there! There are 3 Stooges wannabes and I cringe at every scene on how phonetic and unfeeling their delivery is. Have you ever seen a holdup with a branch? You will. I really wanted Steak to pistol whip these dolts.

        Arch Hall Jr goes to town lip-synching at least 4 numbers here. There's "Twist Fever" where Arch embarrasses himself with in that white suit and some song with the words "I'm gonna be a big boy" which had me laughing with those kooky camera angles and the band and gals trying to pretend to be interested (watch the girl singing silently to the song – so FUNNY!). And why did this song make me start singing "You keep on knocking but you can't come in"? More fun with Vickie's obsession over Bud and her glassy eyed, maniacal, stalker-like stare. When she watches Bud from home in her more than formal dress, notice her completely different outfit during her running scene. I guess the living room attire wasn't good enough for him. Don't miss the exciting fight climax which involves an empty truck which looks similar to the PDS truck from "The Choppers"! Also, those really lame mummies from "Eegah" show up for no apparent reason in a run down shack. All in all, a typical Halls production, but it's a hoot to watch.
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        • InzyWimzy
        • Mar 19, 2004

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        • Release date
          • December 1962 (United States)
        • Country of origin
          • United States
        • Language
          • English
        • Also known as
          • Дикая гитара
        • Filming locations
          • Los Angeles, California, USA
        • Production company
          • Fairway International Pictures
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        • Budget
          • $30,000 (estimated)
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        • Runtime
          1 hour 32 minutes
        • Color
          • Black and White
        • Sound mix
          • Mono
        • Aspect ratio
          • 1.66 : 1(original 35mm camera negative)

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