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Wild Seed

  • 1965
  • Approved
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
433
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Celia Kaye and Michael Parks in Wild Seed (1965)
Teen DramaTeen RomanceDramaRomance

A 17-year-old girl runs away from her East Coast home, going west to Los Angeles to meet her biological father. She has learned from letters her mother kept that he was tragically separated ... Read allA 17-year-old girl runs away from her East Coast home, going west to Los Angeles to meet her biological father. She has learned from letters her mother kept that he was tragically separated from her before the girl's birth. On the road, she is protected and befriended by an indep... Read allA 17-year-old girl runs away from her East Coast home, going west to Los Angeles to meet her biological father. She has learned from letters her mother kept that he was tragically separated from her before the girl's birth. On the road, she is protected and befriended by an independent-minded young drifter who helps her on her journey.

  • Director
    • Brian G. Hutton
  • Writers
    • Lester Pine
    • Ike Jones
  • Stars
    • Michael Parks
    • Celia Kaye
    • Ross Elliott
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    433
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Brian G. Hutton
    • Writers
      • Lester Pine
      • Ike Jones
    • Stars
      • Michael Parks
      • Celia Kaye
      • Ross Elliott
    • 30User reviews
    • 5Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Top Cast9

    Michael Parks
    Michael Parks
    • Fargo
    Celia Kaye
    Celia Kaye
    • Daffy Collinge
    Ross Elliott
    Ross Elliott
    • James Collinge
    Woodrow Chambliss
    Woodrow Chambliss
    • Mr. Simms
    Rupert Crosse
    Rupert Crosse
    • Hobo
    Eva Novak
    Eva Novak
    • Mrs. Simms
    Norman Burton
    Norman Burton
    • Policeman
    Merritt Bohn
    Merritt Bohn
    • Constable
    Al Lettieri
    Al Lettieri
    • Bartender
    • (as Anthony Lettier)
    • Director
      • Brian G. Hutton
    • Writers
      • Lester Pine
      • Ike Jones
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews30

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The script was written in 1957 and sold to Marlon Brando's company. He had originally intended to play the lead, but by the time the film was made he was deemed too old.
    • Quotes
      • [last lines]
      • [after leaving the bar when it closes, Fargo sees Daffy standing on the street having believed she had headed back to New York with her adoptive parents]
      • Fargo: What happened to the folks?
      • Daffy Collinge: They went back.
      • Fargo: [after a long silence] How are we gonna make it?
      • Daffy Collinge: [shaking her head] I don't know.
      • Fargo: Are you hungry?
      • [Daffy nods affirmatively, followed by them hugging then walking off into the streetlamp lit night together]
    • Crazy credits
      Preceding end credits: "Special thanks to Elliott Kastner for his help in making this production possible."
    • Connections
      References Jessica (1962)
    • Soundtracks
      That's Why
      (uncredited)

      Music by Richard Markowitz

      Lyrics by Brian G. Hutton and Albert S. Ruddy

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    FAQ1

    • Will someone please put this film on DVD?

    Details

    • Release date
      • May 5, 1965 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Daffy
    • Filming locations
      • Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(opening scenes)
    • Production company
      • Pennebaker Productions
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 39m(99 min)
    • Color
      • Black and White

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