The Little Savage (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1959, The Little Savage is an adventure film directed by Byron Haskin, running about 73 minutes.
What it’s about. The most fearsome pirate in epic deeds and fierce battles. Betrayed and abandoned on an island, discover a fabulous treasure and fight to the death to save a child from the dangers and wild beasts.
Who’s in it. The Little Savage stars Pedro Armendáriz as El Tiburón, Christiane Martel as Nanoa Ribaud, Rodolfo Hoyos Jr. as Captain Taursus and Terry Rangno as Frank Henniker - As a boy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Little Savage has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Little Savage page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Little Savage tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Little Savage (1959)?
- In US, The Little Savage is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Little Savage worth watching?
- The Little Savage holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Little Savage?
- The Little Savage stars Pedro Armendáriz, Christiane Martel, Rodolfo Hoyos Jr., Terry Rangno and Boyd Holister.
- When was The Little Savage released?
- The Little Savage was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 73 minutes.