Savage (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 9
Released in 1989, Savage is a drama film directed by Kamara Kamalova, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. The movie is set in the early fifties in a provincial Uzbek town. Fear and alienation have penetrated this once cozy town. The hero of the film, teenager Alik, once witnesses a boorish act of a neighbor who made a dizzying career out of denunciations. Standing up for a helpless woman, the young hero, thereby signing his own verdict.
Who’s in it. Savage stars Rifat Safiulin, Sabira Ataeva, Yelizaveta Nikishchikhina and Tatyana Kanaeva, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 9.0/10, Savage sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Savage page.
If you liked it. Fans of Savage tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Savage (1989)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Savage change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Savage worth watching?
- Savage holds an audience score of 9.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Savage?
- Savage stars Rifat Safiulin, Sabira Ataeva, Yelizaveta Nikishchikhina, Tatyana Kanaeva and Atabek Faiziyev.
- When was Savage released?
- Savage was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.