Into the Wild
- Director: Sean Penn
- Writer: Sean Penn; Jon Krakauer
- Producer: David Blocker; Frank Hildebrand
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A young man who dared to lead his life differently - against the norm.
He is an intelligent, polite young man - there are many who don't understand him and more who refuse to accept his way of living - now, doesn't that sound familiar?
Penn's film is a moving testament to his young, alternative life.
Beautifully shot, played and written.
A very fine film indeed.
Trailer...
The(ir) Blurb...
Based on a true story. After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandoned his possessions, gave his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhiked to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters who shape his life.
Cast & Characters
Emile Hirsch as Chris McCandless;
Marcia Gay Harden as Billie McCandless;
William Hurt as Walt McCandless;
Jena Malone as Carine McCandless / Additional Narrator;
Brian H. Dierker as Rainey;
Catherine Keener as Jan Burres;
Vince Vaughn as Wayne Westerberg;
Kristen Stewart as Tracy Tatro;
Hal Holbrook as Ron Franz;
Jim Gallien as Himself;
James O'Neill as Graduation Reader;
Malinda McCollum as Waitress;
Paul Knauls as Building Manager;
Zach Galifianakis as Kevin;
Craig Mutsch as Wayne's Crew #1