Born to Be Wild is a 1938 American action film directed by Joseph Kane and written by Nathanael West. The film stars Ralph Byrd, Doris Weston, Ward Bond, Robert Emmett Keane, Ben Hewlett and Charles Williams. The film was released on February 16, 1938, by Republic Pictures.
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Plot
Two reckless truck drivers are hired to transport what they are told is a routine shipment of lettuce. Expecting an uneventful haul, they set out without questioning the details of the assignment. Along the way, they encounter striking farm workers who block the road, creating delays and tension that disrupt their schedule.
As the journey progresses, the drivers discover that the cargo is not produce but dynamite. The seemingly ordinary delivery is in fact a far more dangerous mission. They are instructed to transport the explosives to a clogged dam and detonate them in order to clear the obstruction.
The remainder of the story follows their reluctant involvement in this hazardous task, as they face increasing risks, logistical obstacles, and the potentially catastrophic consequences of big failure.
Cast
Ralph Byrd as Steve Hackett
Doris Weston as Mary Stevens
Ward Bond as Bill Purvis
Robert Emmett Keane as J. Stearns Davis
Ben Hewlett as Wilson
Charles Williams as Company Spotter
Davison Clark as Stranger
Byron Foulger as Husband
George Anderson as Mayor
Edwin Stanley as Randolph
Ben Hendricks Jr. as Deputy
Sterlita Peluffo as Manuela
Lew Kelly as Reilly
Harrison Greene as J. Carroll Malloy
George Magrill as Hank
Anna Demetrio as Cristobella
Dan White (actor) Striker (uncredited)