The Wild and the Free (1980): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1980 · Film
Released in 1980, The Wild and the Free is a komödie, abenteuer and fernsehfilm film directed by James Hill, running about 100 minutes. “They Must Be Saved!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Two scientists involved in chimpanzee research -- one maintaining that the animals should be kept in their native habitat in Africa without human interference, the other trying to train them in sign language in a domesticated atmosphere -- join forces when they learn that the government plans to cut off the language grant and use the chimps for radiation research.
Who’s in it. The Wild and the Free stars Granville Van Dusen as Dr. Rafelson, Linda Gray as Linda Davenport, Frank Logan as Serre and Raymond Forchion as Habibu, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wild and the Free page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wild and the Free tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Das Leben ist schön and Fight Club.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The Wild and the Free (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wild and the Free change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Wild and the Free?
- The Wild and the Free stars Granville Van Dusen, Linda Gray, Frank Logan, Raymond Forchion and Sharon Anderson.
- When was The Wild and the Free released?
- The Wild and the Free was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.