Wild Guitar

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Wild Guitar

Released Nov 6, 1962

1h 27m

Drama

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A Hollywood wheeler-dealer (William Watters) exploits a motorcycling rock 'n' roller (Arch Hall Jr.) new in town.

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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

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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

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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

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Steve D

Competently aimless and dull.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/25/24

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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

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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

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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

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Audience Member

Enjoyable for some reason.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/05/23

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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

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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

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