Trivia and Other Fun Stuff

The Wild One went through various title changes, including "The Cyclists' Raid," "Frenzy," and "Hot Blood."

Fred Zinnemann had been producer Stanley Kramer's first choice to direct The Wild One.

The British version of The Wild One begins with a foreword, "This is a shocking story...," that was not included in the U.S. version.

Veteran stuntman Carey Loftin, who would later serve as Steve McQueen's stunt double, was the stunt coordinator on The Wild One and supervised the actors on the expensive and uninsured motorcycles.

Frank Sadilek, president of the San Francisco Hell's Angels chapter, realized the power of cultural signifiers when he bought the striped shirt worn by Lee Marvin in The Wild One. Sadilek wore it whenever meeting with police officials.

Famous Quotes from The Wild One

Johnny: What are you, someone that makes sandwiches or something?

Girl: What're you rebelling against, Johnny?
Johnny: Whaddya got?