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The Wild Party
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The Wild Party

1975-03-01 · 109 min · ★ 4.9

Comedy · Drama

An aging silent movie comic star throws a lavish party to try and save his failing career.

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Directors
James Ivory
Production companies
The Wild Party Production Company, American International Pictures, Merchant Ivory Productions
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

James CocoJames CocoJolly Grimm
Raquel WelchRaquel WelchQueenie
Perry KingPerry KingDale Sword
Tiffany BollingTiffany BollingKate
Royal DanoRoyal DanoTex
David DukesDavid DukesJames Morrison
Christina Ferra-GilmoreChristina Ferra-GilmoreNadine
Eddie LawrenceEddie LawrenceKreutzer
Bobo LewisBobo LewisWilma
Don De NataleJackie
Dena DietrichDena DietrichMrs. Murchison
Regis CordicMr. Murchison
Jennifer Lee PryorJennifer Lee PryorMadeline True
Mews SmallMews SmallBertha
Baruch LumetBaruch LumetTailor
Fred FranklynFred FranklynSam
J.S. JohnsonMorris
Tom ReeseTom ReeseEddy
Geraldine BaronGrace
Michael Grant HallOscar D'Armano

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