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Wild in the Streets (1968)

"If you're thirty, you're through!"

5.819681h 34mEN
ComedyDramaMusic

Directed by Barry Shear

Rating

5.8/10

Runtime

1h 34m

Language

EN

Release

May 29, 1968

Director

Barry Shear

Official Trailer

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Overview

Musician Max Frost lends his backing to a Senate candidate who wants to give 18-year-olds the right to vote, but he takes things a step further than expected. Inspired by their hero's words, Max's fans pressure their leaders into extending the vote to citizens as young as 15. Max and his followers c...

Cast

Shelley Winters

Shelley Winters

Mrs. Max Flatow (Frost)

Christopher Jones

Christopher Jones

Max (Flatow) Frost

Diane Varsi

Diane Varsi

Sally LeRoy

Hal Holbrook

Hal Holbrook

Senator Fergus

Millie Perkins

Millie Perkins

Mrs. Fergus

Richard Pryor

Richard Pryor

Stanley X

Bert Freed

Bert Freed

Max Jacob Flatow, Sr.

Kevin Coughlin

Kevin Coughlin

Billy Cage

Larry Bishop

Larry Bishop

The Hook

May Ishihara

May Ishihara

Fuji Elly

Salli Sachse

Salli Sachse

Hippie Mother

Kellie Flanagan

Kellie Flanagan

Mary Fergus

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Wild in the Streets (1968), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

Musician Max Frost lends his backing to a Senate candidate who wants to give 18-year-olds the right to vote, but he takes things a step further than expected. Inspired by their hero's words, Max's fans pressure their leaders into extending the vote to citizens as young as 15. Max and his followers capitalize on their might by bringing new issues to the fore, but, drunk on power, they soon take generational warfare to terrible extremes.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Wild in the Streets. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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