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Savages

  • 19721972
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  • 1h 46m
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
382
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POPULARITY
25,738
6,764
Savages (1972)
FantasyComedy
An allegory about humankind progresses from a savage state to a civilized form, that is only a cover for its innate barbarism.An allegory about humankind progresses from a savage state to a civilized form, that is only a cover for its innate barbarism.An allegory about humankind progresses from a savage state to a civilized form, that is only a cover for its innate barbarism.
IMDb RATING
5.5/10
382
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
25,738
6,764
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    • Director
      • James Ivory
    • Writers
      • George W.S. Trow(screenplay)
      • Michael O'Donoghue(screenplay)
      • James Ivory(based on an idea by)
    • Stars
      • Susan Blakely
      • Margaret Brewster
      • Thayer David
    Top credits
    • Director
      • James Ivory
    • Writers
      • George W.S. Trow(screenplay)
      • Michael O'Donoghue(screenplay)
      • James Ivory(based on an idea by)
    • Stars
      • Susan Blakely
      • Margaret Brewster
      • Thayer David
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    • 10User reviews
    • 17Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award
      • 1 nomination total

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    Top cast

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    Susan Blakely
    Susan Blakely
    • Cecily, a Debutante
    Margaret Brewster
    Margaret Brewster
    • Lady Cora
    Thayer David
    Thayer David
    • Otto Nurder, a Capitalist
    Neil Fitzgerald
    • Sir Harry
    Anne Francine
    Anne Francine
    • Carlotta, a Hostess
    Salome Jens
    Salome Jens
    • Emily Penning, a Woman in Disgrace
    Martin Kove
    Martin Kove
    • Archie, a Bully
    Christopher Pennock
    Christopher Pennock
    • Hester
    Asha Puthli
    Asha Puthli
    • Asha, The Forest Girl
    Eva Saleh
    • Zia, the Child
    Paulita Sedgwick
    • Penelope, a High-strung Girl
    Lewis J. Stadlen
    Lewis J. Stadlen
    • Julian Branch, a Song Writer
    • (as Lewis Stadlen)
    Russ Thacker
    • Andrew, an Eligible Young Man
    Ultra Violet
    Ultra Violet
    • Iliona, a Decadent
    Sam Waterston
    Sam Waterston
    • James, the Limping Man
    Kathleen Widdoes
    • Leslie
    Lilly Lessing
    • Narrator
    Claus Jurgen
    • Narrator
    • Director
      • James Ivory
    • Writers
      • George W.S. Trow(screenplay)
      • Michael O'Donoghue(screenplay)
      • James Ivory(based on an idea by)
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      The picture was inspired and influenced by Luis Buñuel's surrealist film The Exterminating Angel (1962) ["The Exterminating Angel"], made and released about a decade after that picture, and of which the story of this film is considered to be that movie in reverse.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Wandering Company (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      Savages
      Sung by Bobby Short

      Music by Joe Raposo

      Lyrics by George W.S. Trow (as George Swift Trow) and Michael O'Donoghue

    User reviews10

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    Top review
    Bizarre, Bizarre, Bizarre
    The plot summary provided does a good job of describing "Savages," a film I rented at a Kwikshop in the late 1980s. Co-written by Michael O'Donoghue (of early SNL writing fame), this movie ranks near the top of my "Weird Films" list. Explanatory narration was, I believe, in German, which of course limited the effectiveness of the explanations. The decadence of the Long Islanders was truly kinky, and shades of "The Gods Must Be Crazy" are evident in the croquet ball (nee soda bottle).

    How stunning to see the cast list and recognize not only Sam Waterston but also Martin Kove ("Cagney & Lacey," "The Karate Kid") and Salome Jens ("Sisters," "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine") among the credits.

    It's worth a view for the bizarrity alone. Add the delicious pleasure of seeing currently working (and in some cases successful) actors in this odd film, and you have the makings of a twisted conversation piece.

    Nutshell: Watch it in a darkened room with off-the-wall company and come away with a somewhat surreal residual buzz.
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    • James-184
    • Aug 10, 1999

    Details

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    • Release date
      • January 18, 1973 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Criterion Collection
      • Merchant Ivory Productions
    • Languages
      • English
      • German
    • Also known as
      • Unter Wilden
    • Filming locations
      • Scarborough, Briarcliff Manor, New York, USA
    • Production companies
      • Angelika Films
      • Merchant Ivory Productions
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    • Budget
      • $300,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 46 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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