Brutes and Savages
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Synopsis
Fascinated by forbidden rituals and ceremonies, world explorer Arthur Davis takes a crew with hidden cameras to Africa and South America to secretly record the beauty and horror of the "law of the jungle". BRUTES AND SAVAGES is the filmed document of his death-defying adventures. Shocking, brutal and repulsive, this film mixes bizarre authentic footage with incredibly exploitive (and often hilarious) "re-enactments" of his findings. Animal sacrifices, bizarre tribal ceremonies, mating rituals and even brain surgery.
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Brutes and Savages [Theatrical Trailer]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-11-11
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 2021
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Jenny Craven
- Original Score
- Riz Ortolani
- Original Title
- Brutes and Savages
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Davis
Jenny Craven
Riz Ortolani
Alan Cumner-Price
Arthur Davis
Department Leadership Roster
Jenny Craven
Writer
Riz Ortolani
Original Music Composer
Arthur Davis
Director
Arthur Davis
Producer
Alan Cumner-Price
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Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Video Nasties
Video nasty is a colloquial term popularised by the National Viewers' and Listeners' Association (NVALA) in the United Kingdom to refer to a number of films, typically low-budget horror or exploitation films, distributed on video cassette that were criticised for their violent content by the press, social commentators, and various religious organisations in the early 1980s. These video releases were not brought before the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) due to a loophole in film classification laws that allowed videos to bypass the review process. The resulting uncensored video releases led to public debate concerning the availability of these films to children due to the unregulated nature of the market.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Brutes and Savages
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What is Brutes and Savages about?
Fascinated by forbidden rituals and ceremonies, world explorer Arthur Davis takes a crew with hidden cameras to Africa and South America to secretly record the beauty and horror of the "law of the jungle". BRUTES AND SAVAGES is the filmed document of his death-defying adventures. Shocking, brutal and repulsive, this film mixes bizarre authentic footage with incredibly exploitive (and often hilarious) "re-enactments" of his findings. Animal sacrifices, bizarre tribal ceremonies, mating rituals and even brain surgery.
Who directed Brutes and Savages?
Brutes and Savages was directed by Arthur Davis.
Who stars in Brutes and Savages?
The principal cast of Brutes and Savages includes Arthur Davis, Richard Johnson.
When was Brutes and Savages released and how long is it?
Brutes and Savages was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Brutes and Savages?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Brutes and Savages was composed by Riz Ortolani.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Brutes and Savages?
Brutes and Savages holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).