The Wild Eye (1967): cast, story & where to watch

1967 · Film · ★ 6.4

The Wild Eye poster

Released in 1967, The Wild Eye is a drama and adventure film directed by Paolo Cavara, running about 98 minutes. “He Used a Camera Like Most Men Use a Woman — and a woman like something you'd keep in a cage!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. A film documentarian stops at nothing to record unusual and supposedly true-to-life situations.

Who’s in it. The Wild Eye stars Philippe Leroy as Paolo, Delia Boccardo as Barbara Bates, Gabriele Tinti as Valentino and Giorgio Gargiullo as Rossi, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Wild Eye has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wild Eye page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Wild Eye tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The Wild Eye (1967)?
In GB, The Wild Eye is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is The Wild Eye worth watching?
The Wild Eye holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The Wild Eye?
The Wild Eye stars Philippe Leroy, Delia Boccardo, Gabriele Tinti, Giorgio Gargiullo and Luciana Angiolillo.
When was The Wild Eye released?
The Wild Eye was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.