Something Wild (1986 film)
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Directed by | Jonathan Demme |
Produced by | Jonathan Demme Kenneth Utt |
Written by | E. Max Frye |
Starring | Jeff Daniels Melanie Griffith |
Music by | Laurie Anderson John Cale Fine Young Cannibals New Order UB40 Oingo Boingo |
Cinematography | Tak Fujimoto |
Editing by | Craig McKay |
Distributed by | Orion Pictures |
Release date(s) | November 7, 1986 |
Running time | 113 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
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Something Wild is a comedy/action movie released in 1986. It was directed by Jonathan Demme and starred Jeff Daniels, Melanie Griffith, and Ray Liotta.
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[edit] Story
A strait-laced banker (Daniels) meets a sexy wild child (Griffith) for a series of small adventures. Though he initially protests, he finds that her free-wheeling lifestyle adds the spark that has been missing in his life. The movie takes a dark turn when her violent ex-convict husband (Liotta) shows up and wants her back.
[edit] Featured cast
Actor | Role |
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Jeff Daniels | Charles Driggs |
Margaret Colin | Irene |
Gary Goetzman | Guido Paonessa |
Melanie Griffith | Audrey Hankel, aka Lulu |
Ray Liotta | Ray Sinclair |
Charles Napier | Irate chef |
Jim Roche | Motel philosopher |
John Sayles | Motorcycle cop |
Kenneth Utt | Dad |
Tracey Walter | The Country Squire |
John Waters | Used car salesman |
Su Tissue | Peggy Dillman |
[edit] Awards and nominations
[edit] 1987 Golden Globe Awards
- Nominated – Best Actor - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy: Jeff Daniels
- Nominated – Best Actress - Motion Picture Musical or Comedy: Melanie Griffith
- Nominated – Best Supporting Actor - Motion Picture: Ray Liotta
[edit] 1987 Edgar Awards
- Won – Best Motion Picture Screenplay: E. Max Frye
[edit] Trivia
- Something Wild was the first non-telenovela program/film to air on the American network MyNetworkTV, on Saturday, February 3, 2006.
[edit] External links
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