Savages (1972 film)
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Savages | |
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Directed by | James Ivory |
Written by | George W. S. Trow Michael O'Donoghue (based upon an idea by James Ivory) |
Produced by | Ismail Merchant Joseph J.M. Saleh (executive) Anthony Korner (associate) |
Starring | Lewis J. Stadlen Anne Francine Sam Waterston Susan Blakely Ultra Violet Salome Jens Kathleen Widdoes Thayer David Asha Puthli Martin Kove |
Cinematography | Walter Lassally |
Edited by | Kent McKinney |
Music by | Joe Raposo Bobby Short (theme song) |
Distributed by | Angelika Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Savages is a 1972
The film concept given to Trow and O'Donoghue was to tell a story that was the reverse of
Synopsis
In contrast to Buñuel's story, Savages starts when a tribe of primitive "mudpeople" performing a sacrifice encounter a croquet ball, rolling through their forest. Following it, they find themselves on a vast, deserted Westchester estate in the 1930s.
Entering, they begin to become civilized and assume the stereotypical roles and dress of people at a weekend party. There follows an allegory of upper-class behavior. At last, they begin to devolve toward their original status, and after a battle at croquet, they disappear into the woods.
Reception
Matt Brunson noted that Savages is an "intriguing short-film idea stretched out to feature length, worth a glance primarily as an artifact of its time".[1] Variety noted that "the playing has flair and grace".[2]
Release
This film has been released on DVD in 2004 as part of the Merchant-Ivory Collection produced by Criterion.
Sources
- Mr. Mike: The Life and Work of Michael O'Donoghue by Dennis Perrin, 1999. ISBN 0-380-72832-X.
See also
References
- ^ Brunson, Matt. "View from the Couch". Retrieved 23 June 2013.
- ^ "Review: "Savages"". Variety. Retrieved 4 June 2020.