The Wild Party (1956): cast, story & where to watch
1956 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1956, The Wild Party is a drama and crime film directed by Harry Horner, running about 91 minutes. “This is a New Motion Picture as Daring as the Screen Will Ever Get!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An ex-football brute (Anthony Quinn) and his beatnik gang take a rich girl (Carol Ohmart) and her boyfriend hostage (Arthur Franz) at a jazz joint.
Who’s in it. The Wild Party stars Anthony Quinn as Tom Kupfen, Carol Ohmart as Erica London, Arthur Franz as Lt. Arthur Mitchell and Jay Robinson as Gage Freeposter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Wild Party has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wild Party page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wild Party tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wild Party (1956)?
- In US, The Wild Party is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Wild Party worth watching?
- The Wild Party holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wild Party?
- The Wild Party stars Anthony Quinn, Carol Ohmart, Arthur Franz, Jay Robinson and Kathryn Grant.
- When was The Wild Party released?
- The Wild Party was released in 1956, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.