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Scene from Something Wild (1986)
Scene Details
| Duration: 225 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: Ribero |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 33 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 720x368 | Added: 2007-Jan-06 |
Actresses in this Scene
Melanie Griffith
Birth Name: Melanie Richards Griffith
Birth Date: 1957-08-09
Birth Place: Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
Details
Alternate Names: Melanie Banderas, Melanie Richards Griffith, Мелані Гріффіт, ملانی گریفیت, مِلانی گریفیت
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Full Biography
Melanie Richards Griffith, born August 9, 1957 in New York City to actress Tippi Hedren and advertising executive Peter Griffith, began her acting career in the 1970s with roles in independent thriller films like 'Night Moves' (1975). She gained mainstream success in the mid-1980s, earning a National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress for 'Body Double' (1984), and an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress for 'Working Girl' (1988). In the 1990s, she starred in films like 'Pacific Heights' (1990) and 'Mulholland Falls' (1996), and received Golden Globe nominations for roles in 'Buffalo Girls' (1995) and 'RKO 281' (1999). She also appeared on television series such as 'Nip/Tuck', 'Raising Hope', and 'Hawaii Five-0'. Griffith made her Broadway debut in a revival of 'Chicago' in 2003, and returned to film with roles in 'Autómata' (2014) and 'The Disaster Artist' (2017).
About the Movie: Something Wild (1986)
Release Year: 1986
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Нещо диво, Totalmente Selvagem, Gefährliche Freundin, Vild og blodig, Algo salvaje, Vaarallinen tyttöystävä, Dangereuse sous tous rapports, Agrio thilyko, Valami vadság, Mushehoo Pra'ee, Qualcosa di travolgente, Totalmente salvaje, Dzika namietnosc, Selvagem e Perigosa, Nešto divlje, I vildaste laget, Cudezno dekle, Дикая штучка, Vahsi birsey
Director: Jonathan Demme
Writer: E. Max Frye
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Companies: Religiosa Primitiva
Genre: Comedy, Comedy Drama, Romance, Romantic Comedy, Thriller
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Keywords
Keywords: chase, class reunion, dark comedy, date from hell, handcuffs, new york city, police, psychopath, road trip, robbery, stabbing, travel
Story
The seemingly ordinary life of Charles Driggs (Christopher Walken), a buttoned-down businessman, takes an unexpected turn when he meets the wild and charismatic Lulu (Melanie Griffith) at a New York City bar. She invites him to join her on a trip out of town in her beaten-up old car, with Charles reluctantly agreeing after she insists that they're going to his office. Along the way, Lulu convinces Charles to pose as her husband 'Sam' for a visit to see her mother and attend her high school reunion, where she is greeted enthusiastically by her former classmates who remember her as 'Audrey'. At the reunion, Lulu's violent ex-husband Ray (Gary Busey), recently released from prison, makes it clear that he wants Lulu back. When Charles and Lulu attempt to flee together, Ray follows them, leading to a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse involving handcuffs, police chases, and ultimately, a deadly confrontation.
Summary
Directed by Jonathan Demme ('The Silence of the Lambs', 'Philadelphia'), 'Something Wild' is a dark comedic thriller that blends elements of road movie, romance, and crime drama. The film follows the unlikely pairing of Lulu, a free-spirited woman with a mysterious past, and Charles, a strait-laced businessman who becomes entwined in her chaotic world after accepting her impulsive invitation for a drive. As their weekend getaway takes a dark turn with the appearance of Lulu's dangerous ex-husband, the film explores themes of identity, societal expectations, and the unpredictable nature of desire. While the plot descriptions vary slightly among sources (TMDB, IMDb), all agree on the core elements involving Charles's kidnapping by Lulu, their class reunion encounter, and Ray's threatening presence.