The Wild Life
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The Wild Life

(1984)Directed by Art Linson96 min · RComedy, Drama
“It brings all your fantasies to life.”

Bill Conrad (Eric Stoltz) wants a place of his own, and his new apartment is the first real step toward it. Around him, his brother Jim (Ilan Mitchell-Smith) keeps stirring up trouble, Tom Drake (Chris Penn) goes at everything full tilt, and Anita (Lea Thompson) is seeing an older man named David. Art Linson directs from a Cameron Crowe script, letting these friends' lives crowd in on each other.

Chris Pennas Tom Drake
Lea Thompsonas Anita
Eric Stoltzas Bill Conrad
Jenny Wrightas Eileen
Ilan Mitchell-Smithas Jim Conrad
Rick Moranisas Harry
Hart Bochneras David Curtiss
Randy Quaidas Charlie
Robert Ridgelyas Craig Davis
Jack Kehoeas Mr Parker
Brin Berlineras Tony
Susan Rinellas Donna
Hildy Brooksas Mrs. Conrad
Dean Devlinas Liquor Store Clerk
Sherilyn Fennas Penny Hallin
Dick Rudeas Eddie
Lee Vingas Cable Installer
Nancy Wilsonas David's Wife
Cari Anne Warderas Julie
Simone Whiteas Brenda
Beth McKinleyas Robin
Robert Chestnutas Eddie's Friend