Savage Dawn
“The reign of terror is about to end.”
Synopsis
A vicious biker gang takes over a small town in Arizona. A Vietnam War vet passing through town and a few locals with nothing to lose go to war with the gang's ruthless leader.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Savage Dawn Clip - "Don't touch me, unless you love me"Official
Type: Clip • Published 2022-04-26
Top Cast
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George Kennedy
Tick Rand
Richard Lynch
Rev. Romano
Karen Black
Rachel
Claudia Udy
Katie Rand
Lance Henriksen
Stryker
Lewis van Bergen
Deputy Joe Bob
Leo Gordon
Sheriff
Michael Sharrett
Danny Rand
Elizabeth Kaitan
Becky Sue
William Forsythe
Pigiron
Wendy Barry
Lipservice
Solly Marx
Honcho
Jill Cumer
Connie
Biff Yeager
Biff
Sam Kinison
Barber
Mickey Jones
Savage Zero
Scott Edmund Lane
Savage Joyboy
Charles Hyman
Savage Meatrack
Release History & Theatrical Window
Source: IMDB (Cannes)
Festival / Special Debut
December 21, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Nuchtern
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Milling
- Original Score
- Pino Donaggio
- Original Title
- Savage Dawn
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Mag Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Nuchtern
Bill Milling
Pino Donaggio
Gerald Feil
George B. Hively, Gerald B. Greenberg
Pierre Bénichou, Gregory Earls
Department Leadership Roster
Simon Nuchtern
Director
Gregory Earls
Producer
Gerald Feil
Director of Photography
Merril Greene
Costume Design
George B. Hively
Editor
Bill Milling
Writer
Solly Marx
Stunt Coordinator
Gerald B. Greenberg
Editor
Robb Wilson King
Production Design
John Stewart
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Savage Dawn
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Savage Dawn about?
A vicious biker gang takes over a small town in Arizona. A Vietnam War vet passing through town and a few locals with nothing to lose go to war with the gang's ruthless leader.
Who directed Savage Dawn?
Savage Dawn was directed by Simon Nuchtern.
Who stars in Savage Dawn?
The principal cast of Savage Dawn includes George Kennedy, Richard Lynch, Karen Black, Claudia Udy, Lance Henriksen.
When was Savage Dawn released and how long is it?
Savage Dawn was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Savage Dawn?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Savage Dawn was composed by Pino Donaggio.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Savage Dawn?
Savage Dawn holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).