Where can I watch Savage Messiah (1972)?

In US, Savage Messiah is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.

Is Savage Messiah worth watching?

Savage Messiah holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.

Who stars in Savage Messiah?

Savage Messiah stars Dorothy Tutin, Scott Antony, Helen Mirren, Lindsay Kemp and Michael Gough.

When was Savage Messiah released?

Savage Messiah was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.

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Savage Messiah (1972): cast, story & where to watch

1972 · Film · ★ 6.1

Released in 1972, Savage Messiah is a drama film directed by Ken Russell, running about 103 minutes. “Every man has a dream that must be realised... a love that must come true... a life that must not stop.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In the Paris of the 1910s, brash young sculptor Henri Gaudier begins a creative partnership with an older writer, Sophie Brzeska. Though the couple is 20 years apart in age, Gaudier finds that his untamed work is complemented by the older woman's cultural refinement. He then moves to London with Brzeska, where he falls in with a group of avant-garde artists. There, Gaudier encounters yet another artistic muse in passionate suffragette Gosh Boyle.

Who’s in it. Savage Messiah stars Dorothy Tutin as Sophie Brzeska, Scott Antony as Henri Gaudier, Helen Mirren as Gosh Boyle and Lindsay Kemp as Angus Corky, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Savage Messiah has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Savage Messiah page.

If you liked it. Fans of Savage Messiah tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Savage Messiah (1972)?: In US, Savage Messiah is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Savage Messiah worth watching?: Savage Messiah holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Savage Messiah?: Savage Messiah stars Dorothy Tutin, Scott Antony, Helen Mirren, Lindsay Kemp and Michael Gough.
When was Savage Messiah released?: Savage Messiah was released in 1972, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.