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The Wild Life (1984)

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Release Date: Sep 28, 1984 Wide

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Comprised of classic teen movie elements scattered like croutons over a salad, this undistinguished high school drama involves several inconsequential stories at once, set in a seven-day period before the beginning of school. Tom Drake (Christopher Penn, Sean's brother) is a high-school wrestler who loves Eileen (Jenny Wright), but she is more than just a little dubious about their relationship. Since her lecherous boss (Rick Moranis) will not leave her alone, men are at a low ebb in her life.

R, 1 hr. 36 min.

Drama, Comedy

Directed By: Art Linson

In Theaters: Sep 28, 1984 Wide

MCA Universal Home Video

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Cast

Ilan Mitchell-Smith
Jim
Eric Stoltz
Bill
Jenny Wright
Eileen
Lea Thompson
Anita
Brin Berliner
Tony
Rick Moranis
Harry
Hart Bochner
David
Susan Blackstone
Donna
Cari Anne Warder
Julie
Robert Ridgely
Craig
Michael Bowen
Vince
Angel Salazar
Benny
Randy Quaid
Charlie
Ed Berke
Man Next Door
William Bramley
Security Officer
Hildy Brooks
Mrs. Conrad
Ed Call
Captain of the Plumbing...
Dean Devlin
Liquor Store Clerk
Tony Epper
Redneck Drunk
Sherilyn Fenn
Penny Harlin
Karen Haber
Shoplifter
Kevin Peter Hall
Bouncer
Tracy Hutchinson
Poker Girl #2
Jack Kehoe
Mr. Parker
Leigh Lombardi
Stewardess
Barbara London
Sales Girl
Chris Penn
Tom Drake
Gary Riley
Kid
Ashley St. John
Stripper
Ben Stein
Surplus Salesman
Tommy Swerdlow
Dork
Keone Young
Japanese Bowler
Cameron Crowe
Cop #2
Leo Penn
Tom's Dad
Jessica Rains
Woman Next Door
Dick Rude
Eddie
Lee Ving
Installer
Ted White
Redneck Drunk
Nicky Beat
Punker
Sue Bowser
Girl at Party
Beth McKinley
Robin
Danny Tucker
Cop #1
Reginald H. Farmer
Reggie
John Linson
Donut Kid
Francesca 'Kitten' Nativi...
Stripper
Jennifer Dorr White
Brenda
Nancy Wilson
David's Wife
Ron Wood
Refrigerator Raider

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An average teen drama like Fast Times at Ridgemont High and other like it. The cast is good, and the characters are interesting, but the story is all over the place. This movie could have been better.

September 6, 2010

AJ Verser

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I found out about this movie from seeing the Bananarama music video of their song for the movie, which made it look funny and interesting. In reality, it was not very funny or interesting. It does have a lot of good actors, but the movie itself is mediocre.

September 14, 2008

Severine Le Bon

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