The Savage
“Charlton Heston... fresh from his triumph in "The Greatest Show on Earth."”
Synopsis
The only white survivor of a Crow Indian raid on a wagon train is a young boy. He is rescued by the Sioux, and the Sioux chief raises him as an Indian in very way. Years later, the white men and the Sioux threaten to go to war and the Indian-raised white man is torn between his racial loyalties and his adopted tribe.
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The Savage 1952
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-05-16
Top Cast
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Charlton Heston
James 'Jim' Aherne Jr. / War Bonnet
Susan Morrow
Tally Hathersall
Peter Hansen
Lt. Weston Hathersall
Joan Taylor
Luta
Richard Rober
Capt. Arnold Vaugant
Don Porter
Running Dog
Ted de Corsia
Iron Breast
Ian MacDonald
Yellow Eagle
Milburn Stone
Cpl. Martin
Angela Clarke
Pehangi
Orley Lindgren
Jim as a child
Michael Tolan
Long Mane
Howard Negley
Col. Ellis
Frank Richards
Sgt. Norris
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Marshall
- Screenplay & Story
- Sydney Boehm
- Original Score
- Paul Sawtell
- Original Title
- The Savage
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Marshall
Sydney Boehm, L.L. Foreman
Paul Sawtell
John F. Seitz
Arthur P. Schmidt
Mel Epstein
Department Leadership Roster
George Marshall
Director
Sydney Boehm
Screenplay
Mel Epstein
Producer
Paul Sawtell
Original Music Composer
Arthur P. Schmidt
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
John F. Seitz
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Savage
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What is The Savage about?
The only white survivor of a Crow Indian raid on a wagon train is a young boy. He is rescued by the Sioux, and the Sioux chief raises him as an Indian in very way. Years later, the white men and the Sioux threaten to go to war and the Indian-raised white man is torn between his racial loyalties and his adopted tribe.
Who directed The Savage?
The Savage was directed by George Marshall.
Who stars in The Savage?
The principal cast of The Savage includes Charlton Heston, Susan Morrow, Peter Hansen, Joan Taylor, Richard Rober.
When was The Savage released and how long is it?
The Savage was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for The Savage?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Savage was composed by Paul Sawtell.
Is The Savage based on a book or true story?
The Savage is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "L.L. Foreman".