Savage Messiah
“Every man has a dream that must be realised... a love that must come true... a life that must not stop.”
Synopsis
In the Paris of the 1910s, brash young sculptor Henri Gaudier begins a creative partnership with an older writer, Sophie Brzeska. Though the couple is 20 years apart in age, Gaudier finds that his untamed work is complemented by the older woman's cultural refinement. He then moves to London with Brzeska, where he falls in with a group of avant-garde artists. There, Gaudier encounters yet another artistic muse in passionate suffragette Gosh Boyle.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Savage Messiah (Ken Russell) 1972 - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-06-10
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Dorothy Tutin
Sophie Brzeska
Scott Antony
Henri Gaudier
Helen Mirren
Gosh Boyle
Lindsay Kemp
Angus Corky
Michael Gough
M. Gaudier
John Justin
Lionel Shaw
Aubrey Richards
Mayor
Peter Vaughan
Museum Attendant
Ben Aris
Thomas Buff
Eleanor Fazan
Mdme. Gaudier
Otto Diamant
Mr. Saltzman
Imogen Claire
Mavis Coldstream
Maggy Maxwell
Tart
Susanna East
Pippa
Judith Paris
Kate
Robert Lang
Major Boyle
Harry Fielder
Angry Man in Crowd (uncredited)
Howard Goorney
Gendarme (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1972
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ken Russell
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Logue, H.S. Ede
- Original Score
- Michael Garrett
- Original Title
- Savage Messiah
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer British Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ken Russell
Christopher Logue, H.S. Ede
Michael Garrett
Dick Bush
Michael Bradsell
Ken Russell
Department Leadership Roster
Ken Russell
Director
Christopher Logue
Writer
Ken Russell
Producer
Michael Bradsell
Editor
Shirley Russell
Costume Design
Dick Bush
Director of Photography
Michael Garrett
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Savage Messiah.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Savage Messiah.
Biographies
Missing Mine
Ken Russell
Movies Watchlist
Painters Artists Writers
Helen Mirren
Imported from MDBList
Similar Titles to Savage Messiah
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.5
5.8
5.0
4.5
6.7
7.2
6.5
6.7
7.3
5.7
7.7
6.5
7.1
7.0
7.6
8.2
7.9
More Like Savage Messiah
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Savage Messiah
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Savage Messiah about?
In the Paris of the 1910s, brash young sculptor Henri Gaudier begins a creative partnership with an older writer, Sophie Brzeska. Though the couple is 20 years apart in age, Gaudier finds that his untamed work is complemented by the older woman's cultural refinement. He then moves to London with Brzeska, where he falls in with a group of avant-garde artists. There, Gaudier encounters yet another artistic muse in passionate suffragette Gosh Boyle.
Who directed Savage Messiah?
Savage Messiah was directed by Ken Russell.
Who stars in Savage Messiah?
The principal cast of Savage Messiah includes Dorothy Tutin, Scott Antony, Helen Mirren, Lindsay Kemp, Michael Gough.
When was Savage Messiah released and how long is it?
Savage Messiah was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Savage Messiah?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Savage Messiah was composed by Michael Garrett.
Is Savage Messiah based on a book or true story?
Savage Messiah is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "H.S. Ede".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Savage Messiah?
Savage Messiah holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).