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Drama Cult Classic

Southern power, locked doors, and secrets behind every stable door in this 1970s hixploitation drama.

ALL THE YOUNG WIVES

He owned the town. He just couldn’t own his wife.

1973 · 1h 32m · R · Drama · IMDB TMDB

Big Jim rules his rural community through money, intimidation, and appetite, but his grip starts slipping when the wife he ignores finds comfort with another man.

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What is All the Young Wives about?

All the Young Wives is a 1973 American drama directed by William Diehl about a domineering rancher whose control over a small Southern town is threatened when his neglected young wife seeks romance elsewhere.

Programmer's Pick

If you like your Southern drama with a side of sleaze and a dash of harness racing, All the Young Wives delivers. Between the steamy affairs and the small-town power plays, this is pure hixploitation with Georgian grit.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Set against the backdrop of a rural Georgia town, All the Young Wives follows Big Jim, a wealthy and domineering rancher who owns nearly everything in sight—from land and banks to the loyalties of local politicians. His appetite for power extends to the women of the town, including his much younger wife, Melody, whom he keeps isolated at home under strict rules. While Big Jim is preoccupied with his passions for horse racing and asserting control, Melody finds herself longing for connection, leading her into a risky secret romance with one of Jim’s horse trainers. This simmering drama explores themes of control, desire, and the consequences of unchecked authority in a world where power is rarely challenged.

Details & Specs

Director
William Diehl
Writer
Raymond Marlowe Jr.
Release
1973
Runtime
1h 32m
Genres
Drama
Also Known As
You All Come, Naked Rider, Original title: All the Young Wives

Cast & Crew

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Director: William Diehl Writer: Raymond Marlowe Jr.
GR Gerald Richards Big Jim (as Jerry Richards) Edmund Genest Edmund Genest Sam LC Linda Cook Melody JP Johnny Popwell Barney PP Philip Pleasants Sid SC Stuart Culpepper Harry

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Why Cult

Southern Hixploitation Vibe

Set in rural Georgia, the film leans hard into its small-town, power-hungry atmosphere and delivers on the hixploitation promise.

Domineering Antihero

Big Jim is a larger-than-life villain who owns the town, the land, and most of the women—making for a volatile central character.

Sexploitation & Affairs

From extramarital escapades to explicit nudity, the film revels in the erotic drama of its characters’ betrayals.

Harness Racing Intrigue

Horse racing—of the harness variety—serves as both backdrop and battleground for betrayal and ambition.

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Questions from the Vault

When was All the Young Wives released? +

All the Young Wives was released in 1973.

Who directed All the Young Wives? +

All the Young Wives was directed by William Diehl.

How long is All the Young Wives? +

All the Young Wives has a runtime of 92 minutes.

What genre is All the Young Wives? +

All the Young Wives is a drama film.

Where can I watch All the Young Wives? +

All the Young Wives is available to stream on SassyFlix.

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