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Savages

Savages

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Overview

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.

Directed by James Ivory
Written by George W.S. Trow, James Ivory, Michael O'Donoghue
Produced by Ismail Merchant
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Top 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

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Russ Thacker

Andrew, an Eligible Young Man

Salome Jens

Salome Jens

Emily Penning, a Woman in Disgrace

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Margaret Brewster

Lady Cora

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Neil Fitzgerald

Sir Harry

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Eva Saleh

Zia, the Child

Ultra Violet

Ultra Violet

Iliona, a Decadent

About Savages

Savages is a fantasy, drama, comedy film released in 1972. Directed by James Ivory, it stars Lewis J. Stadlen, Anne Francine, Thayer David. 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.

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