Savages(1974)
Savages Synopsis
Ben Campbell, a 22 year old gas station attendant in a small desert town, is looking to make some extra money. He is surprised when Madec, a wealthy lawyer, asks him to be his guide on a hunting trip in the desert. When Madec accidentally shoots a prospector, he is fearful of what it will do his reputation and decides to eliminate the only witness, Ben, who is forced to go on the run. In addition to being hunted by Madec, Ben must also contend with the harsh desert elements. But if he does make it back to town alive, will anyone believe his story?
Savages (1974) is a tv movie and thriller film directed by Lee H. Katzin, released on September 11, 1974 with a runtime of 1h 14m. It stars Andy Griffith, Sam Bottoms, Noah Beery Jr. and James Best. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Lee H. Katzin
- Writers:
- William Wood, Robb White
- Producers:
- Leonard Goldberg, Aaron Spelling
- Cinematographer:
- Tim Southcott
- Composer:
- Murray MacLeod
- Production:
- Spelling-Goldberg Productions, ABC
- Status:
- Released
Savages Cast & Crew
Main cast
Andy Griffith
as Horton Madec
Sam Bottoms
as Ben Campbell
Noah Beery Jr.
as George Whiting
James Best
as Sheriff Bert Hamilton
Randy Boone
as Deputy Dickie Haycroft
Jim Antonio
as Deputy Les Hanford
James Chandler
as The Doctor
Key crew
Directed by Lee H. Katzin, written by William Wood and Robb White, produced by Leonard Goldberg and Aaron Spelling.
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Savages Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 9 ratings.
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Savages – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Savages online?
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Savages (1974) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Savages?
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The main cast of Savages (1974) includes Andy Griffith, Sam Bottoms, Noah Beery Jr., James Best and Randy Boone. The film was directed by Lee H. Katzin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Savages released?
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Savages was released on September 11, 1974 and runs for 1h 14m.
Is Savages worth watching?
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Savages (1974) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.