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Action Cult Classic

A vengeful ex-commando with a mystical ring takes on a drug kingpin in Las Vegas.

WILD MAN

He's a pistol that's always cocked!

1989 · 1h 51m · NR · Action / Adventure · IMDB TMDB

After his friend is murdered, a successful Las Vegas casino manager is given a special ring that promises invincibility while reliving his days as a CIA agent.

Quick Answer

What is Wild Man about?

Wild Man is a 1989 American action-adventure film directed by Fred J. Lincoln about an ex-commando and a reporter seeking to avenge a murder using a special ring that promises invincibility.

Programmer's Pick

If your idea of Vegas is all glitz and no grit, Wild Man’s got a surprise for you. Fred J. Lincoln delivers casino carnage, supernatural trinkets, and a parade of leotards that could only come from an ‘80s action fever dream.

— SassyFlix Programmer

Overview

Wild Man drops us into the neon-lit sprawl of Las Vegas, where Eric Wilde, a former commando turned casino manager, is forced back into the shadows of his past after his friend is murdered. Teaming up with a savvy news reporter, Wilde is handed a mysterious ring that offers him invincibility, blurring the line between luck and supernatural aid. As he relives his days as a CIA agent, Wilde’s quest for vengeance takes on both physical and metaphysical dimensions, pitting him against a psychotic drug dealer in a city where power and danger are never far from reach. Expect action, intrigue, and a touch of the uncanny in this independent adventure.

Details & Specs

Director
Fred J. Lincoln
Writer
Marc Jonathan
Release
1989
Runtime
1h 51m
Country
United States of America
Language
English

Why Cult

Supernatural Invincibility Ring

The protagonist's fate turns on a special ring that promises invincibility, injecting a mystical twist into the action-heavy plot.

Vegas Ex-Commando

Eric Wilde’s double life as a casino mogul and ex-CIA operative brings espionage intrigue to the neon-soaked world of Las Vegas.

Independent ‘80s Action

This film’s independent pedigree is stamped with gym workouts, leotards, and that unmistakable late-‘80s grit.

Female Nudity and Bondage

For those seeking exploitation hallmarks, the film features scenes with female nudity and classic bound-and-gagged peril.

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Questions from the Vault

When was Wild Man released? +

Wild Man was released in 1989.

Who directed Wild Man? +

Wild Man was directed by Fred J. Lincoln.

How long is Wild Man? +

Wild Man has a runtime of 111 minutes.

What genre is Wild Man? +

Wild Man is an action-adventure film.

Where can I watch Wild Man? +

Wild Man is available to stream on SassyFlix.

Trailers & Clips

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