Ambitious 60’s teensploitation satire is amusing, but with dull storytelling
Wild in the Streets
Musician Max Frost lends his backing to a Senate candidate who wants to give 18-year-olds the right to vote, but he takes things a step further than expected. Inspired by their hero's words, Max's fans pressure their leaders into extending the vote to citizens as young as 15. Max and his followers capitalize on their might by bringing new issues to the fore, but, drunk on power, they soon take generational warfare to terrible extremes.
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Wild in the Streets
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
May 29, 1968
Runtime
1h 34m
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Music
User Score
59%
Original Title
Wild in the Streets
Production Companies
American International Pictures
Director
Barry Shear
Budget
$1,000,000
Description
Musician Max Frost lends his backing to a Senate candidate who wants to give 18-year-olds the right to vote, but he takes things a step further than expected. Inspired by their hero's words, Max's fans pressure their leaders into extending the vote to citizens as young as 15. Max and his followers capitalize on their might by bringing new issues to the fore, but, drunk on power, they soon take generational warfare to terrible extremes.