The Wild and the Willing

The Wild and the Willing

1962 · 110 min · ★ 5.8 · Romance, Drama

Harry Brown is a somewhat rough and wild university student, who has the ability to win friends, especially the underdogs like Phil who doesn't play 'rugger' and can't sink a whole pint of beer, and African student Reggie. He also has a way with the girls....

Directed by Ralph Thomas · Written by Robert Sloman

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