The Savage Innocents (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1960, The Savage Innocents is a drama and adventure film directed by Nicholas Ray, running about 110 minutes. “Savage, sensational drama in this fantastic adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An Eskimo who has had little contact with white men goes to a trading post where he accidentally kills a missionary and finds himself being pursued by the police.
Who’s in it. The Savage Innocents stars Anthony Quinn as Inuk, Yoko Tani as Asiak, Peter O'Toole as First Trooper and Carlo Giustini as Second Trooper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, The Savage Innocents 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 The Savage Innocents page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Savage Innocents tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Savage Innocents (1960)?
- In US, The Savage Innocents 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 The Savage Innocents worth watching?
- The Savage Innocents holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Savage Innocents?
- The Savage Innocents stars Anthony Quinn, Yoko Tani, Peter O'Toole, Carlo Giustini and Marie Yang.
- When was The Savage Innocents released?
- The Savage Innocents was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.