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Wild in the Country (1961)

Directed by Philip Dunne · Cinematography by William C. Mellor

Approved114 min65 frames

Drama

It's all about young people and their growing pains!

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Wild in the Country (1961) movie still: medium — A man stands before a painted white brick wall on a bright day. He wears a formal suit and looks…Wild in the Country (1961) movie still: wide — An outdoor gathering occurs at night in front of the rustic Hi Tension Grove Hall. People socialize…Wild in the Country (1961) movie still: closeup — A dark indoor space features a window pane covered in droplets of rain. A woman with styled hair…Wild in the Country (1961) movie still: fullbody — A wooden staircase leads to a multi-story building exterior with stacked cardboard shipping…Wild in the Country (1961) movie still: medium — A 1960s domestic setting features wooden paneling, white cabinets, and a table with food. Two men…Wild in the Country (1961) movie still: medium — A dimly lit industrial basement contains shelves of glass bottles and heavy equipment. Two men…Wild in the Country (1961) movie still: medium — Rows of tall wooden shelves packed with colorful book spines fill the indoor space. A man and woman…Wild in the Country (1961) movie still: medium — A festive carnival booth with plush poodle prizes decorated in the background. Two men engage in a…Wild in the Country (1961) movie still: medium — A dark wooden shed with vertical slat walls provides a rustic backdrop for two people. A young man…Wild in the Country (1961) movie still: medium — A domestic interior features floral wallpaper and floor-length curtains covering a large window. A…Wild in the Country (1961) movie still: establishing — A dark wooden barn stands in a clearing surrounded by tall deciduous trees. A vintage…Wild in the Country (1961) movie still: fullbody — A suburban house exterior with concrete block walls and two windows glowing with light. A…Wild in the Country (1961) movie still: wide — An outdoor brick building with a dark staircase at night. A woman sits on the stairs with a guitar…Wild in the Country (1961) movie still: medium — A domestic interior with patterned wallpaper featuring a fence design and floor-length curtains. A…Wild in the Country (1961) movie still: wide — A wooden paneled room with rows of empty benches and American flags behind. Several people sit around…Wild in the Country (1961) movie still: medium — A dimly lit room with lace-covered windows and a simple bedside lamp. A man stands beside a lamp,…
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What is Wild in the Country about?

A troubled young man discovers that he has a knack for writing when a counselor encourages him to pursue a literary career.

Where can you watch Wild in the Country?

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What does the cinematography of Wild in the Country look like?

Sampled across 65 frames, the coverage of Wild in the Country leans on medium shots (58% of the sample) and wide compositions (26%). Cinematographer William C. Mellor keeps 49% of it in soft, naturalistic light. This is largely a daylight film — 60% of the frames play in daylight. Anamorphic glass shapes the frame. Focus stays shallow in 57% of the frames, isolating subjects from their surroundings. The production design places the film in the 1960s.

What is the color palette of Wild in the Country?

The dominant colors across the sampled frames of Wild in the Country (1961) are #34322e, #54524a, #4b4839, #928970, #aa9789, #8a7a6a — measured from the per-frame color data FrameThrower extracts for every film.

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  • #54524a
  • #4b4839
  • #928970
  • #aa9789
  • #8a7a6a

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