The Savage Eye (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1960, The Savage Eye is a drama film directed by Joseph Strick, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. A journey through the dark side of 1950s Los Angeles. "The Savage Eye" is largely composed of documentary street footage, which, when coupled with its dramatized material, takes the form of a hybrid narrative about a divorcee who escapes to L.A. to eviscerate her past -- and all notions of love and faith -- with a boozy, cynical abandon.
Who’s in it. The Savage Eye stars Barbara Baxley as Judith McGuire, Gary Merrill as The poet, Herschel Bernardi as Kirk and Jean Hidey as Venus the Body, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Savage Eye has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $16.4K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Fandor Amazon Channel and Troma NOW and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Savage Eye page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Savage Eye tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Savage Eye (1960)?
- In US, The Savage Eye is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Savage Eye worth watching?
- The Savage Eye holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Savage Eye?
- The Savage Eye stars Barbara Baxley, Gary Merrill, Herschel Bernardi, Jean Hidey and Elizabeth Zemach.
- When was The Savage Eye released?
- The Savage Eye was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.