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Original title: Something Wild

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A young rape victim tries desperately to pick up the pieces of her life, only to find herself at the mercy of a would-be rescuer.A young rape victim tries desperately to pick up the pieces of her life, only to find herself at the mercy of a would-be rescuer.A young rape victim tries desperately to pick up the pieces of her life, only to find herself at the mercy of a would-be rescuer.

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6.7/10

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Trivia
Carroll Baker says, "The production company wouldn't pay Aaron Copland's fee to do the score, so Jack (Garfein) and I paid him ourselves. I had to appear in two or three westerns after that just to make up the difference."

Goofs
The same NYC Transit cop that helped MaryAnn on the platform is the same cop who brought her home in a patrol car. In those days the Transit Police would have had to hand her over to an NYPD Officer if she needed to be taken home in a patrol car as the Transit Cops in 1961 would not have been able to leave their posts and had no access to a patrol vehicle.

Quotes
Mary Ann Robinson: Why do you want me to stay?
Mike: You're my last chance.
Mary Ann Robinson: I'm what?
Mike: I said, you're my last chance.

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Featured in TCM Guest Programmer: U.S. Critics (2010)

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8/10

A Dark Drama About Despair And Love

Written and directed by Jack Garfein, "Something Wild" is a gray-toned contemplation of the relationship between need and love. I think it is fair to say that some viewers will be disturbed by the story, which is about a young woman, Mary Ann (Carroll Baker, wife of the director), victimized and despairing, who meets a young man, Mike (Ralph Meeker), whose agenda is unclear.

The pathway from despair to hope, or false hope, is examined by this film in a dramatic and unconventional way. Contributing to the tone of the film are the B&W photography and the score by Aaron Copland.

The acting is terrific. Baker's and Meeker's characters may live in your imagination after the end credits. New York City plays its role as the vast backdrop to this dark tale.

One final note: Though they are only connected by the riveting performances of Ms. Baker, if you like this film, you may like "Baby Doll"--another distinctive and artistically risky film.