Savages (1972)

5.3/10 106 min Fantasy Drama Comedy

Overview

A tribe of primitive "mudpeople" encounter a croquet ball, rolling through their forest. Following it, they find themselves on a vast, deserted Long Island estate. Entering, they begin to become civilized and assume the stereotypical roles and dress of people at a weekend party. There follows an allegory of upper-class behavior. At last, they begin to devolve toward their original status, and after a battle at croquet, they disappear into the woods.

Cast

Lewis J. Stadlen

Julian Branch, a Song Writer (as Lewis Stadlen)

Anne Francine

Carlotta, a Hostess

Thayer David

Otto Nurder, a Capitalist

Susan Blakely

Cecily, a Debutante

Salome Jens

Emily Penning, a Woman in Disgrace

Ultra Violet

Iliona, a Decadent

Asha Puthli

Asha, The Forest Girl

Martin Kove

Archie, a Bully

Kathleen Widdoes

Leslie

Sam Waterston

James, the Limping Man

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