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Something Wild (1986)

Something Wild
Remember, no matter what, it's better to be a live dog than a dead lion.
—Motel philosopher
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Titles by: M&Co. New York

Title Designers: Tibor Kalman, Alexander Isley

Music: "Loco de Amor"
Written by David Byrne, F.A.S.
Performed by David Byrne with Celia Cruz

Opticals: The Optical House

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Title sequence

  • Production Studio

    M & Co.

  • Category

    Film

  • Styles

    1980s, live action, main title, type over scene, typographic
Something Wild

  • Film Director

    Jonathan Demme

  • Release Date

    November 7, 1986

  • Aspect Ratio

    1.78:1

  • Studio

    Religioso Primitiva

  • Country

    USA

  • Language

    English

  • Reviews

    Reviews on Letterboxd
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