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''Something Wild'' was released on [[DVD]] on June 5, 2001. The film was presented in its original 1.85:1 widescreen aspect ratio. The only special feature was the original theatrical trailer. That edition is currently out of print. |
''Something Wild'' was released on [[DVD]] on June 5, 2001. The film was presented in its original 1.85:1 widescreen aspect ratio. The only special feature was the original theatrical trailer. That edition is currently out of print. |
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The film was released on special edition [[The Criterion Collection|Criterion Collection]] DVD and [[Blu-ray Disc]] on May 10, 2011. The Blu-ray has a new, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised by director of photography Tak Fujimoto and approved by director Jonathan Demme. It also features new video interviews with Demme and writer E. Max Frye, the original theatrical trailer, and a special booklet featuring an essay by film critic David Thompson. |
The film was released on special edition [[The Criterion Collection|Criterion Collection]] DVD and [[Blu-ray Disc]] on May 10, 2011. The Blu-ray has a new, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised by director of photography Tak Fujimoto and approved by director Jonathan Demme. It also features new video interviews with Demme and writer E. Max Frye, the original theatrical trailer, and a special booklet featuring an essay by film critic David Thompson.<ref>{{cite web|title=Something Wild|url=http://www.criterion.com/films/27603-something-wild|publisher=The Criterion Collection}}</ref> |
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| Something Wild | |
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Jonathan Demme |
| Written by | E. Max Frye |
| Produced by | Jonathan Demme Kenneth Utt |
| Starring | Jeff Daniels Melanie Griffith Ray Liotta |
| Cinematography | Tak Fujimoto |
| Edited by | Craig McKay |
| Music by | Laurie Anderson John Cale Fine Young Cannibals New Order UB40 Oingo Boingo |
| Distributed by | Orion Pictures (Sony Pictures Entertainment) |
Release date |
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Running time | 113 minutes |
| Country | Template:Film US |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $8,362,969[1] |
Something Wild is a 1986 American action comedy film directed by Jonathan Demme and starring Melanie Griffith, Jeff Daniels and Ray Liotta. It was screened out of competition at the 1987 Cannes Film Festival.[2]
Plot
A strait-laced banker who works in New York City, Charles Driggs (Jeff Daniels), meets a sexy wild child Audrey Hankel, aka Lulu (Melanie 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 relationship takes a dark turn when her violent ex-convict husband Ray Sinclair (Ray Liotta) shows up at her high school class reunion and wants her back.
Cast
- Jeff Daniels as Charles Driggs
- Melanie Griffith as Audrey Hankel, aka Lulu
- Ray Liotta as Ray Sinclair
- Charles Napier as Irate chef
- John Sayles as Motorcycle cop
- Tracey Walter as The Country Squire
- Gary Goetzman as Guido Paonessa
- Robert Ridgely as Richard Graves
- Buzz Kilman as TV Newscaster
- Adelle Lutz as Rose
- John Waters as Used car salesman
- Margaret Colin as Irene
- Jack Gilpin as Larry Dillman
- Su Tissue as Peggy Dillman
- Sister Carol as Dottie
- The Feelies as The Willies
Home media
Something Wild was released on DVD on June 5, 2001. The film was presented in its original 1.85:1 widescreen aspect ratio. The only special feature was the original theatrical trailer. That edition is currently out of print.
The film was released on special edition Criterion Collection DVD and Blu-ray Disc on May 10, 2011. The Blu-ray has a new, restored high-definition digital transfer, supervised by director of photography Tak Fujimoto and approved by director Jonathan Demme. It also features new video interviews with Demme and writer E. Max Frye, the original theatrical trailer, and a special booklet featuring an essay by film critic David Thompson.[3]
Accolades
- 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
- 1987 Edgar Awards
- Won – Best Motion Picture Screenplay: E. Max Frye
See also
References
- ^ Something Wild at Box Office Mojo
- ^ "Festival de Cannes: Something Wild". festival-cannes.com. Retrieved 2009-07-25.
- ^ "Something Wild". The Criterion Collection.
External links
- Something Wild at IMDb
- Something Wild at AllMovie
- Something Wild at Box Office Mojo
- Something Wild at Rotten Tomatoes
- Criterion Collection Essay by David Thompson
- 1986 films
- 1980s comedy-drama films
- 1980s crime films
- 1980s romantic comedy films
- American action comedy films
- American comedy-drama films
- American criminal comedy films
- American independent films
- American romantic comedy films
- English-language films
- Culture of Tallahassee, Florida
- Edgar Award winning works
- Films directed by Jonathan Demme
- Films set in New York City
- Films shot in Florida
- Films shot in New York City
- Road movies
- Orion Pictures films