Savages (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1974, Savages is a thriller and tv movie film directed by Lee H. Katzin, running about 74 minutes.
What it’s about. Ben Campbell, a 22 year old gas station attendant in a small desert town, is looking to make some extra money. He is surprised when Madec, a wealthy lawyer, asks him to be his guide on a hunting trip in the desert. When Madec accidentally shoots a prospector, he is fearful of what it will do his reputation and decides to eliminate the only witness, Ben, who is forced to go on the run. In addition to being hunted by Madec, Ben must also contend with the harsh desert elements. But if he does make it back to town alive, will anyone believe his story?
Who’s in it. Savages stars Andy Griffith as Horton Madec, Sam Bottoms as Ben Campbell, Noah Beery Jr. as George Whiting and James Best as Sheriff Bert Hamilton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Savages has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Savages page.
If you liked it. Fans of Savages tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Savages (1974)?
- In US, Savages is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Savages worth watching?
- Savages holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Savages?
- Savages stars Andy Griffith, Sam Bottoms, Noah Beery Jr., James Best and Randy Boone.
- When was Savages released?
- Savages was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 74 minutes.