The Wild One
Released 3 years ago in 2023. The Wild One is a documentary film. directed by Tessa Louise-Salomé.
Starring Willem Dafoe, Jack Garfein, and Peter Bogdanovich
Synopsis
In the work of Jack Garfein - Holocaust survivor, theater and film director, key figure in the formation of the Actors Studio - past and and present freely intermingled to contribute to memorable stage productions and in two films, many which were ahead of their time in tackling such issues as homosexuality, race and violence. Powered by his vivid recollections and augmented with readings by Willem Dafoe, The Wild One traces Garfein’s life: his Czechoslovakian youth, his family’s fleeing the Nazis, surviving in Auschwitz and other camps, his 1946 arrival at 16 in New York and coming under the wing of Lee Strasberg, Hollywood, his marriage to actress Carroll Baker.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 10, 2023
2 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
France
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Petite Maison Production
- Studio Babelsberg
- Barnstormer Productions
- Noodles Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wild One about?
In the work of Jack Garfein - Holocaust survivor, theater and film director, key figure in the formation of the Actors Studio - past and and present freely intermingled to contribute to memorable s...
Who directed The Wild One?
The Wild One was directed by Tessa Louise-Salomé.
How long is The Wild One?
The Wild One has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was The Wild One released?
The Wild One was released on May 10, 2023 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wild One?
The main cast of The Wild One includes Willem Dafoe, Jack Garfein, Peter Bogdanovich, Blanche Baker, Irène Jacob.