Savate
“The True Story of the World's First Kickboxer”
Synopsis
1865: A young French officer, travelling the U.S. in search of the murderer of his best friend, gets involved in a struggle between poor farmers and a rich landowner. To help the farmers, he offers them his "Savate" (French kickboxing) skills.
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Olivier Gruner Trailers | Savate (1995)
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 24, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Isaac Florentine
- Screenplay & Story
- Julian Stone, Isaac Florentine
- Original Score
- Kevin Kiner
- Original Title
- Savate
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Mark Damon Productions (MDP Worldwide), FM Entertainment International N.V.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Isaac Florentine
Julian Stone, Isaac Florentine
Kevin Kiner
Bernard Salzmann
Irit Raz
Alan Mehrez
Department Leadership Roster
Isaac Florentine
Director
Julian Stone
Writer
Kevin Kiner
Original Music Composer
Isaac Florentine
Writer
Bernard Salzmann
Director of Photography
Alan Mehrez
Producer
Irit Raz
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Savate
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What is Savate about?
1865: A young French officer, travelling the U.S. in search of the murderer of his best friend, gets involved in a struggle between poor farmers and a rich landowner. To help the farmers, he offers them his "Savate" (French kickboxing) skills.
Who directed Savate?
Savate was directed by Isaac Florentine.
Who stars in Savate?
The principal cast of Savate includes Olivier Gruner, Ian Ziering, Ashley Laurence, Michael Palance, Donald Gibb.
When was Savate released and how long is it?
Savate was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Savate?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Savate was composed by Kevin Kiner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Savate?
Savate holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).