Savage!
Synopsis
A television reporter uncovers a compromising photograph of a Supreme Court nominee, only for the woman in the picture to die under mysterious circumstances. As he investigates, he’s drawn into a web of political intrigue and media manipulation. Originally conceived as a TV series pilot, the 1973 thriller aired as a standalone film directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Martin Landau.
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Martin Landau
Paul Savage
Barbara Bain
Gail Abbott
Will Geer
Joel Ryker
Paul Richards
Peter Brooks
Michele Carey
Allison Baker
Barry Sullivan
Judge Daniel Stern
Louise Latham
Marian Stern
Dabney Coleman
Ted Seligson
Susan Howard
Lee Raynolds
Pat Harrington Jr.
Russell
Jack Bender
Jerry
Victor Millan
Director
Warren J. Kemmerling
Lieutenant Chambers
Danny Goldman
Commercial Director
Richard Stahl
Photographer
John Mitchum
Motel Manager
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steven Spielberg
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Levinson, Mark Rodgers, William Link
- Original Score
- Gil Mellé
- Original Title
- Savage!
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Spielberg
Richard Levinson, Mark Rodgers, William Link
Gil Mellé
Wilmer Butler
Edward M. Abroms
Paul Mason
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Mason
Producer
Edward M. Abroms
Editor
Gil Mellé
Original Music Composer
Steven Spielberg
Director
Wilmer Butler
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Savage! about?
A television reporter uncovers a compromising photograph of a Supreme Court nominee, only for the woman in the picture to die under mysterious circumstances. As he investigates, he’s drawn into a web of political intrigue and media manipulation. Originally conceived as a TV series pilot, the 1973 thriller aired as a standalone film directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Martin Landau.
Who directed Savage!?
Savage! was directed by Steven Spielberg.
Who stars in Savage!?
The principal cast of Savage! includes Martin Landau, Barbara Bain, Will Geer, Paul Richards, Michele Carey.
When was Savage! released and how long is it?
Savage! was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Savage!?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Savage! was composed by Gil Mellé.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Savage!?
Savage! holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).