The Savage

1953, Movie, NR, 95 mins

The Savage: Review

One of the few pre-1960s westerns that concentrate on the plight of the Indians. Though never overcoming stereotypes, it takes a stab at offering a humanist approach. Heston plays the martyr figure again, a white man brought up by Sioux Indians after the Crow have besieged the wagon train his family was traveling west on. The inevitable encroachment of whites forces questions from members of the tribe as to Heston's loyalties. To prove himself, he infiltrates the cavalry pos... read more leave a comment

The Savage: Cast & Details

Year: 1953
Rated NR

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Cast
Charlton Heston: Warbonnet/Jim Ahern
Susan Morrow: Tally Hathersall
Peter Hanson: Lt. Weston Hathersall
Joan Taylor: Luta
Richard Rober: Capt. Arnold Vaugant
Don Porter: Running Dog

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