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Savages (1972)

Movie ★ 5.3 106 min

Fantasy Drama Comedy

A tribe of primitive "mudpeople" encounter a croquet ball, rolling through their forest. Following it, they find themselves on a vast, deserted Long Island estate. Entering, they begin to become civilized and assume the stereotypical roles and dress of people at a weekend party. There follows an allegory of upper-class behavior. At last, they begin to devolve toward their original status, and after a battle at croquet, they disappear into the woods.

James Ivory Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 27, 1972
Runtime
106 min
IMDb
tt0069226
Language
,

Cast

Lewis J. Stadlen Lewis J. Stadlen Julian Branch, a Song Writer (as Lewis Stadlen) Anne Francine Anne Francine Carlotta, a Hostess Thayer David Thayer David Otto Nurder, a Capitalist Susan Blakely Susan Blakely Cecily, a Debutante Russ Thacker Andrew, an Eligible Young Man Salome Jens Salome Jens Emily Penning, a Woman in Disgrace Margaret Brewster Lady Cora Neil Fitzgerald Sir Harry Eva Saleh Zia, the Child Ultra Violet Ultra Violet Iliona, a Decadent Asha Puthli Asha Puthli Asha, The Forest Girl Martin Kove Martin Kove Archie, a Bully Kathleen Widdoes Kathleen Widdoes Leslie Christopher Pennock Hester Sam Waterston Sam Waterston James, the Limping Man Paulita Sedgwick Penelope, a High-strung Girl Lilly Lessing Narrator

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Frequently asked questions

What is Savages about?
A tribe of primitive "mudpeople" encounter a croquet ball, rolling through their forest. Following it, they find themselves on a vast, deserted Long Island estate. Entering, they begin to become civilized and assume the stereotypical roles and dress of people at a weekend party. There follows an allegory of upper-class behavior. At last, they begin to devolve toward their original status, and after a battle at croquet, they disappear into the woods.
Who directed Savages?
Savages was directed by James Ivory.
Who stars in Savages?
Savages stars Lewis J. Stadlen, Anne Francine, Thayer David, Susan Blakely.
When was Savages released?
Savages is a 1972 fantasy, drama, comedy film.
Where can I watch Savages?
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