Wild Country (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1947, Wild Country is a western film directed by Ray Taylor, running about 55 minutes. “NEW SONGS Plus THRILLING SUSPENSE!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Caxton has broken out of prison and Eddie has been sent to bring him in. Caxton is known by the polka dot band on his hat and Eddie has Soapy wear one like it. This gets Soapy arrested as soon as he rides into town but it leads Eddie to Varney and he realizes Varney will lead him to Caxton.
Who’s in it. Wild Country stars Eddie Dean as Marshal Eddie Dean, Flash as Flash, Roscoe Ates as Soapy Jones and Peggy Wynne as Martha Devery, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Wild Country has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel, Starz Roku Premium Channel and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Wild Country page.
If you liked it. Fans of Wild Country tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Wild Country (1947)?
- In US, Wild Country is available to stream on Philo, Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Wild Country worth watching?
- Wild Country holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Wild Country?
- Wild Country stars Eddie Dean, Flash, Roscoe Ates, Peggy Wynne and Douglas Fowley.
- When was Wild Country released?
- Wild Country was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 55 minutes.