The Savage (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1952, The Savage is an action and western film directed by George Marshall, running about 95 minutes. “CHARLTON HESTON...fresh from his triumph in "The Greatest Show on Earth"” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The only white survivor of a Crow Indian raid on a wagon train is a young boy. He is rescued by the Sioux, and the Sioux chief raises him as an Indian in very way. Years later, the white men and the Sioux threaten to go to war and the Indian-raised white man is torn between his racial loyalties and his adopted tribe.
Who’s in it. The Savage stars Charlton Heston as James 'Jim' Aherne Jr. / War Bonnet, Susan Morrow as Tally Hathersall, Peter Hansen as Lt. Weston Hathersall and Joan Taylor as Luta, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Savage 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 page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Savage 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 The Savage (1952)?
- In US, The Savage 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 worth watching?
- The Savage 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 The Savage?
- The Savage stars Charlton Heston, Susan Morrow, Peter Hansen, Joan Taylor and Richard Rober.
- When was The Savage released?
- The Savage was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.