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Wild Thing

PG-131h 32m1987Max Reid
IMDb: 5.2/10Rotten: 33%
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"A loner. A legend. A hero."

A child witnesses drug dealers murder his parents. He escapes and grows up wild in the city's slums. Years later he emerges to help the residents of the area who are being terrorized by street gangs and drug dealers.

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What is Wild Thing (1987) about?

A child witnesses drug dealers murder his parents. He escapes and grows up wild in the city's slums. Years later he emerges to help the residents of the area who are being terrorized by street gangs and drug dealers.

Who stars in Wild Thing?

Wild Thing stars Robert Knepper (Wild Thing), Kathleen Quinlan (Jane), Robert Davi (Chopper), Maury Chaykin (Jonathan Trask), Betty Buckley (Leah). The film was directed by Max Reid.

How long is Wild Thing?

Wild Thing has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987. It is rated PG-13.

Is Wild Thing worth watching?

Wild Thing holds an IMDb rating of 5.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 33. Fans of Thriller, Action, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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