Lure of the Wilderness (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1952, Lure of the Wilderness is a drama, adventure and romance film directed by Jean Negulesco, running about 93 minutes. “LURE OF LOVE IN THE DEVIL'S OWN DOMAIN! -- The Treacherous Swampland of Georgia!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A young girl and her father, who is unjustly accused of murder, seek refuge in a Georgia swamp until they are befriended by a trapper who penetrates the swamp in search of his dog.
Who’s in it. Lure of the Wilderness stars Jean Peters as Laurie Harper, Jeffrey Hunter as Ben Tyler, Constance Smith as Noreen McGowan and Walter Brennan as Jim Harper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Lure of the Wilderness has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lure of the Wilderness page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lure of the Wilderness tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lure of the Wilderness (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lure of the Wilderness change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lure of the Wilderness worth watching?
- Lure of the Wilderness holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, adventure and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Lure of the Wilderness?
- Lure of the Wilderness stars Jean Peters, Jeffrey Hunter, Constance Smith, Walter Brennan and Tom Tully.
- When was Lure of the Wilderness released?
- Lure of the Wilderness was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.