The Savage Innocents
“Savage, sensational drama in this fantastic adventure!”
Synopsis
An Eskimo who has had little contact with white men goes to a trading post where he accidentally kills a missionary and finds himself being pursued by the police.
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The Savage Innocents (1960) - trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-02-15
Top Cast
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Anthony Quinn
Inuk
Yoko Tani
Asiak
Peter O'Toole
First Trooper
Carlo Giustini
Second Trooper
Marie Yang
Powtee
Marco Guglielmi
Missionary
Anthony Chinn
Kiddok
Kaida Horiuchi
Imina
Lee Montague
Ittimargnek
Andy Ho
Anarvik
Francis de Wolff
Trading Post Proprieter
Ed Devereaux
Pilot
Nicholas Stuart
Commentarist
Anna May Wong
Hiku
Yvonne Shima
Lulik
Michael Chow
Undik
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 15, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nicholas Ray
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas Ray
- Original Score
- Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
- Original Title
- The Savage Innocents
- Country of Origin
- France, Italy, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Joseph Janni Production, Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma, Paramount Pictures, gray-film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nicholas Ray
Nicholas Ray, Hans Ruesch
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Aldo Tonti, Peter Hennessy
Ralph Kemplen, Eraldo Da Roma
Maleno Malenotti
Department Leadership Roster
Nicholas Ray
Director
Nicholas Ray
Screenplay
Maleno Malenotti
Producer
Aldo Tonti
Director of Photography
Ralph Kemplen
Editor
Eraldo Da Roma
Editor
Angelo Francesco Lavagnino
Original Music Composer
Peter Hennessy
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Savage Innocents
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What is The Savage Innocents about?
An Eskimo who has had little contact with white men goes to a trading post where he accidentally kills a missionary and finds himself being pursued by the police.
Who directed The Savage Innocents?
The Savage Innocents was directed by Nicholas Ray.
Who stars in The Savage Innocents?
The principal cast of The Savage Innocents includes Anthony Quinn, Yoko Tani, Peter O'Toole, Carlo Giustini, Marie Yang.
When was The Savage Innocents released and how long is it?
The Savage Innocents was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Savage Innocents?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Savage Innocents was composed by Angelo Francesco Lavagnino.
Is The Savage Innocents based on a book or true story?
The Savage Innocents is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hans Ruesch".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Savage Innocents?
The Savage Innocents holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).