In a Savage Land
Synopsis
Two anthropologists married to each other go to an island off of Papua New Guinea for field research in pre-World War II. Eventually the war breaks out and many lives are disrupted and complicated.
Top Cast
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Rufus Sewell
Mick Carpenter
Martin Donovan
Dr. Phillip Spence
Maya Stange
Evelyn Spence
Max Cullen
Douglas Stevens
John Howard
Rev Macgregor
Andrew S. Gilbert
Gerry
Marshall Napier
Sir Geoffrey Hallerton
Susan Lyons
Helen Stevens
Don Barker
Barman
Tom Moraya
Biui
Rose Vaia
Inupi
Chief Tokonou Tokwamula
Chief Tokunou
Ivan Fabian
Toyodola
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Bennett
- Screenplay & Story
- Jennifer Cluff, Bill Bennett
- Original Score
- David Bridie
- Original Title
- In a Savage Land
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- Hollywood Partners
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Bennett
Jennifer Cluff, Bill Bennett
David Bridie
Danny Ruhlmann
Henry Dangar
Jennifer Cluff, Bill Bennett, Mikael Borglund, Gary Hamilton, Hans Huttman
Department Leadership Roster
Jennifer Cluff
Writer
Jennifer Cluff
Producer
Bill Bennett
Producer
David Bridie
Original Music Composer
Danny Ruhlmann
Director of Photography
Henry Dangar
Editor
Nicholas McCallum
Production Design
Edie Kurzer
Costume Design
Bill Bennett
Director
Bill Bennett
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About In a Savage Land
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is In a Savage Land about?
Two anthropologists married to each other go to an island off of Papua New Guinea for field research in pre-World War II. Eventually the war breaks out and many lives are disrupted and complicated.
Who directed In a Savage Land?
In a Savage Land was directed by Bill Bennett.
Who stars in In a Savage Land?
The principal cast of In a Savage Land includes Rufus Sewell, Martin Donovan, Maya Stange, Max Cullen, John Howard.
When was In a Savage Land released and how long is it?
In a Savage Land was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Who composed the musical score for In a Savage Land?
The original motion picture soundtrack for In a Savage Land was composed by David Bridie.