Untamed (1929): cast, story & where to watch
1929 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1929, Untamed is a drama film directed by Jack Conway, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. In her first Talkie, Joan Crawford plays Bingo, a jungle-raised oil heiress, who turns Manhattan upside down in her hunt for Andy McAllister, the man of her dreams. Unfortunately for Bingo, Andy is penniless and refuses to agree to the match until he can provide for the wild, rich girl. Andy's prideful position is more than encouraged by Bingo's Uncle Ben, who seeks to scuttle their love match.
Who’s in it. Untamed stars Joan Crawford as Alice "Bingo" Dowling, Robert Montgomery as Andy McAllister, Ernest Torrence as Uncle Ben Murchison and Holmes Herbert as Howard Presley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Untamed has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Untamed page.
If you liked it. Fans of Untamed tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Untamed (1929)?
- In US, Untamed is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Untamed worth watching?
- Untamed holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Untamed?
- Untamed stars Joan Crawford, Robert Montgomery, Ernest Torrence, Holmes Herbert and John Miljan.
- When was Untamed released?
- Untamed was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.