Savages (1972)
106 min
A tribe of primitive "mudpeople" encounter a croquet ball, rolling through their forest. Following it, they find themselves on a vast, deserted Long Island estate. 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.
- Release date
- June 27, 1972
- Country of origin
- United States
Cast
- Susan Blakely as Cecily, a Debutante
- Margaret Brewster as Lady Cora
- Thayer David as Otto Nurder, a Capitalist
- Neil Fitzgerald as Sir Harry
- Anne Francine as Carlotta, a Hostess
- Salome Jens as Emily Penning, a Woman in Disgrace
- Martin Kove as Archie, a Bully
- Christopher Pennock as Hester
- Asha Puthli as Asha, The Forest Girl
- Eva Saleh as Zia, the Child
Crew
- James Ivory · Director
- George W.S. Trow · Writer
- Michael O'Donoghue · Writer
- James Ivory · Writer
- Ismail Merchant · Producer
- Joe Raposo · Composer
- Walter Lassally · Cinematographer
- Kent McKinney · Editor