Savate (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1995, Savate is an action and western film directed by Isaac Florentine, running about 88 minutes. “The True Story of the World's First Kickboxer” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 1865: A young French officer, travelling the U.S. in search of the murderer of his best friend, gets involved in a struggle between poor farmers and a rich landowner. To help the farmers, he offers them his "Savate" (French kickboxing) skills.
Who’s in it. Savate stars Olivier Gruner as Joseph Charlegrand, Ian Ziering as Cain Parker, Ashley Laurence as Mary Parker and Michael Palance as Mitchum, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Savate has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Savate page.
If you liked it. Fans of Savate tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Savate (1995)?
- In US, Savate is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Savate worth watching?
- Savate holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Savate?
- Savate stars Olivier Gruner, Ian Ziering, Ashley Laurence, Michael Palance and Donald Gibb.
- When was Savate released?
- Savate was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.