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Wild Guitar

Play trailer Poster for Wild Guitar Released Nov 6, 1962 1h 27m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A Hollywood wheeler-dealer (William Watters) exploits a motorcycling rock 'n' roller (Arch Hall Jr.) new in town.

Critics Reviews

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Sean McGeady Radio Times Wild Guitar is good value for fans of cult curios, 1960s Americana, coifed hair and classic Fenders. It may be disposable but its charms are sincere. Rated: 3/5 Jul 16, 2024 Full Review John Beifuss Commercial Appeal (Memphis, TN) In the annals of American reinvention, perhaps no pseudonym is as starkly brazen or absurdly hopeful as Cash Flagg, the name fledgling auteur Ray Dennis Steckler chose for his acting credit in the movie that marked his directorial debut, 'Wild Guitar.' Rated: 3/4 Mar 12, 2019 Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Gained cult status over the years as one that's so bad it's good. Rated: C Nov 27, 2006 Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D Competently aimless and dull. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/24 Full Review william k Silly, cliche-ridden musical drama is not as bad as its credentials might suggest: the music is OK, and Vilmos Zsigmonds camera work lifts it up a notch. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Wild Guitar is super cheesy and features acting that truly makes you wonder how these people got to be on the silver screen while so many talented thespians remain obscure. Arch Hall Jr. has a charisma that keeps me entertained yet smirking at the ludicrous delivery. I do enjoy the music in here. "Valerie" was such a jam that it was also in Eegah. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member I highly recommend a viewing of gonzo Russ Meyer-style director Ray Dennis Steckler's Wild Guitar (1962). This film and Llewyn could easily be two vehicles travelling the same two-lane blacktop in opposite directions, one a spotless vintage late '50s coupe and the other a junker bike that roars, coming together in the heartland to make some great music. For more of this review and to watch a free stream, check out http://www.tvmix.com/wild-guitar-inside-llewyn-davis-1964-t-bone-burnett/#more-2407 Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Enjoyable for some reason. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member about an odd looking teen who rode in to LA on his motorbike, and makes it big immediately. He finds out that his new manager Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/31/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A Hollywood wheeler-dealer (William Watters) exploits a motorcycling rock 'n' roller (Arch Hall Jr.) new in town.
Director
Ray Dennis Steckler
Producer
Arch Hall Sr.
Screenwriter
Arch Hall Sr., Bob Wehling
Production Co
Fairway International Pictures
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 6, 1962, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 15, 2016
Runtime
1h 27m