Savages (1974)
Ben Campbell, a 22 year old gas station attendant in a small desert town, is looking to make some extra money. He is surprised when Madec, a wealthy lawyer, asks him to be his guide on a hunting trip in the desert. When Madec accidentally shoots a prospector, he is fearful of what it will do his reputation and decides to eliminate the only witness, Ben, who is forced to go on the run. In addition to being hunted by Madec, Ben must also contend with the harsh desert elements. But if he does make it back to town alive, will anyone believe his story?
- Date of release
- 1974-09-11
- TMDB
- 6.5 / 10 (9)
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Genres
- TV Movie, Thriller
- Director
- Lee H. Katzin
Casting
- Andy Griffith — Horton Madec
- Sam Bottoms — Ben Campbell
- Noah Beery Jr. — George Whiting
- James Best — Sheriff Bert Hamilton
- Randy Boone — Deputy Dickie Haycroft
- Jim Antonio — Deputy Les Hanford
- James Chandler — The Doctor
Interesting facts
Savages is a 1974 American television thriller film directed by Lee H. Katzin and based on the 1972 novel Deathwatch by Robb White. It stars Andy Griffith and Sam Bottoms.
Production
The casting of Griffith and Bottoms was announced in June 1974.
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