The Wild Ride |  | Director: Harvey Berman
Actors: Jack Nicholson, Georgianna Carter, Robert Bean, Carol Bigby, John Bologni
Studio: Bci / Eclipse
Category: DVD
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Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 111787
Format: Black & White, Color, DVD, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 59 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.4 x 0.6
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MPN: 44111-9
UPC: 787364411191
EAN: 0787364411191
ASIN: B00005B6JV
Theatrical Release Date: 1960
Release Date: April 24, 2001
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Product Description
The Wild Ride features Jack Nicholson in a 1960 early starring role. This black and white cult classic stars Nicholson as a rebellious punk of the beat generation who spends days as an amateur dirt track racecar driver in between partying and troublemaking. He eventually kidnaps his ex-buddy's girlfriend kills a few police officers and finally sees his own life end in tragedy. The Wild Ride is a must-see for Nicholson fans!System Requirements: Running Time 60 MinFormat: DVD MOVIE Genre: ACTION/ADVENTURE Rating: NR UPC: 787364411191 Manufacturer No: 44111-9
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 As Bad as Bad Gets!! October 29, 2009
M. Jensen (I Am Where I Am)
What a Waste! Jack N. is one of my faves, but he didn't hit his stride until The Last Detail & Five Easy Pieces & Carnal Knowledge. First off, the soundtrack is so horribly distracting it's pathetic. The 'Wild Youth' in this movie are anything but. They wear nice button down shirts and are clean shaved and nicely groomed. Their big parties include like two beers each and a pint and some of the lamest dancing around. Dialogue is cheesy. Like if they keep repeating the words crazy, man, and farout we're gonna believe they're cool. Jack N. is Top Stud, which includes browbeating, insulting, and controlling everyone around him. The racing footage gives you good glimpses of rotating tires and little else. Comparisons to Brando and Dean are laughable in their lame attempts to prop up this embarassment. And the Hot Rods are are nothing to speak about either. Basically just grandma cars. No sweet paint or fat tires or tricked out anything. I woulda gave it 2, but went with one to balance out this inexplicable praise being doled out to this clunker. Does anyone recognize good cinema?
 Step Back in Time February 25, 2008
M. Grogan (Savanna, Illinois)
Jack Nicholson is a staple of today's 'pop' culture. Today we see him at the Oscar's, being interviewed; like he has always been present. THE WILD RIDE is a step back BEFORE "EASY RIDER", the television westerns. I get the impression that his part in this film took very little effort to get into character. Car/hot rod buffs will enjoy what 1960's movie directors thought were the 'hot set-ups of the day. I would recommend this as an addition to round out your Nicholson collection, a early step in his development.
 Very Exciting - A Early Jack Nicholson May 27, 2005
G. Reid (Roseland, NJ)
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
This movie is so exciting as there is plenty of action, pretty girls and a very early Jack Nicholson. Watching this movie is like watching the birth of a great movie star. It seems just like a time capsule. Very nice! Jack is in only his 2nd top-billed movie.
DRIVE-IN SECOND FEATURE April 10, 2005
Guy De Federicis (east of here)
1 out of 8 found this review helpful
"Are you really going out with him?"
"UH-HUH".
"By the way, where did you meet him?"
"I MET HIM AT THE CANDY STORE AND THEN WE WENT OUT IN HIS CONVERTABLE AND PLAYED CHICKEN WITH A COP."
"Cool. Did you win?"
"UH-HUH."
"And the cop?"
"HE DIDN'T WIN."
"Oh. By the way, what's his name?"
"OH, SILLY. DON'T YOU KNOW ALL HOT ROD JUVENILE DELINQUENTS FROM CHEAP LATE '50S EARLY 60S MOVIES ARE NAMED JOHNEY?"
"Johney Angel?"
"JOHNEY DEVIL. JOHNEY DON'T CARE ABOUT NOTHIN'. JOHNEY SAYS THE ONLY GOOD COP IS A DEAD COP."
"Cool."
"TONIGHT WE'RE ROBBING A CASE OF BEER AND HANGING OUT AT THE BEACH WHERE WE'LL GET DRUNK AND NECK AND SAY REAL OUT OF DATE THINGS TEENAGERS USED TO SAY."
"That's real boss."
"AND THEN WE'LL RUN A COP OFF THE ROAD AND SPEED AWAY IN A WILD CLIMACTIC CAR CHASE."
"Cool. Can I come?"
'SURE, IF YOU DON'T MIND GETTING KILLED IN A WILD CLIMACTIC CAR CHASE."
"Uh, maybe I'll just stay home."
"COOL."
"Uh-huh."
 The Wild Rice March 24, 2005
senior (Bay City, TX)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Juvenile Delinquent sees the error his ways. The wicked are punished in the never ending struggles of good over evil. Like many films from this era, it serves as a study in what was cool in the 1950s, with a moral reminder. Although it's a well put together budget film, the most enlightening part may come from the music and watching these kids dance? Don't go overboard on this one, or expect too much, but it just might be worth a spin.
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