The Young Savages
“Here is Raw Truth… Nailed to the Screen!”
Synopsis
A district attorney investigates the racially charged case of three teenagers accused of the murder of a blind Puerto Rican boy.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2015-04-14
Top Cast
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Burt Lancaster
Hank Bell
Dina Merrill
Karin Bell
Edward Andrews
R. Daniel Cole
Vivian Nathan
Mrs. Escalante
Shelley Winters
Mary diPace
Larry Gates
Randolph
Telly Savalas
Detective Lt. Gunderson
Pilar Seurat
Louisa Escalante
Jody Fair
Angela Rugiello
Roberta Shore
Jenny Bell
Milton Selzer
Dr. Walsh
Robert Burton
Judge
David J. Stewart
Barton
Stanley Kristien
Danny diPace
John Davis Chandler
Arthur Reardon
Neil Burstyn
Anthony 'Batman' Aposto
Luis Arroyo
Zorro
José Pérez
Roberto Escalante
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 24, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Frankenheimer
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward Anhalt, J.P. Miller
- Original Score
- David Amram
- Original Title
- The Young Savages
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Contemporary Productions, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Frankenheimer
Edward Anhalt, J.P. Miller, Evan Hunter
David Amram
Lionel Lindon
Eda Warren
Harold Hecht, Pat Duggan
Department Leadership Roster
John Frankenheimer
Director
Edward Anhalt
Screenplay
J.P. Miller
Screenplay
Jack Angel
Costume Design
Roselle Novello
Costume Design
Eda Warren
Editor
Lionel Lindon
Director of Photography
David Amram
Original Music Composer
Pat Duggan
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Young Savages
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Young Savages about?
A district attorney investigates the racially charged case of three teenagers accused of the murder of a blind Puerto Rican boy.
Who directed The Young Savages?
The Young Savages was directed by John Frankenheimer.
Who stars in The Young Savages?
The principal cast of The Young Savages includes Burt Lancaster, Dina Merrill, Edward Andrews, Vivian Nathan, Shelley Winters.
When was The Young Savages released and how long is it?
The Young Savages was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Young Savages?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Young Savages was composed by David Amram.
Is The Young Savages based on a book or true story?
The Young Savages is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Evan Hunter".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Young Savages?
The Young Savages holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).