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64% Critic Match
The Wild and the Innocent
“The wild and wonderful story of the exciting young frontier !”
6.4 / 10• 1959• 1h 24m•NR• English
Western
Storyline
In Wyoming, mountain trapper Yancey goes to the nearest town to trade his pelts but gets into trouble when he tries to save runaway dance-hall girl Rosalie from her shameful job.
Cast & Crew
Audie Murphy
Yancey
Lead
Joanne Dru
Marcy
Gilbert Roland
Paul
Jim Backus
Mr. Forbes
Sandra Dee
Rosalie
George Mitchell
Uncle Lije
Peter Breck
Chip
Strother Martin
Ben Stocker
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jack Sher's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Wild and the Innocent is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
