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A fugitive joins rebel forces and two daring friends to challenge a brutal dictatorship.

SAVAGE!

Men call him Savage, women call him all the time.

1973 · 1h 21m · R · Action / Drama · IMDB TMDB

Low-budget adventure starring former baseball star James Iglehart as Savage, who is kidnapped by South American rebels. After a time, he sees their position and is joined by a female commando squad in battling the repressive government officials.

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What is Savage! about?

Savage! is a 1973 Philippines/United States action-drama film directed by Cirio H. Santiago about a criminal who joins a revolution against a military government in an unnamed tropical country.

Synopsis

The main character played by James Iglehart is a criminal on the run who gets involved in a revolution against a military government. An unnamed tropical country in Central or South America is governed by a military dictatorship. Jim Haygood starts out working for the government to defeat rebel forces and capture the rebel leader Moncada. Later he becomes appalled by his superiors' abuses and brutality, subsequently sides with the rebels and becomes known under the nom de guerre "Savage". He is joined by two American friends who are performers at the local American club — knife-thrower Vicki and acrobat Amanda.
Details & Specs
Director
Cirio H. Santiago
Writer
Ed Medard
Release
1973
Runtime
1h 21m
Country
Philippines, United States of America
Language
English
Genres
Action, Drama
Also Known As
The Technician, Black Valor

Why Cult

Blaxploitation Energy

The film taps into blaxploitation grit, with James Iglehart's transformation from enforcer to freedom fighter leading the charge.

Revolutionary Chaos

Set against a backdrop of military coups and rebel skirmishes, the story dives into the violence and confusion of a tropical uprising.

Unusual Sidekicks

A knife-thrower and an acrobat join the fray, adding circus skills and sharp edges to the rebel cause.

Cirio Santiago Direction

Cult favorite Cirio H. Santiago brings his signature style to this low-budget action drama, delivering pulp thrills with no apologies.

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Questions from the Vault

What is Savage! about? +

Savage! follows Jim Haygood, a criminal who, disillusioned by his government's brutality, joins rebels to fight a military dictatorship in a tropical country.

Who directed Savage!? +

Savage! was directed by Cirio H. Santiago.

How long is Savage!? +

Savage! has a runtime of 81 minutes.

What genre is Savage!? +

Savage! is an action and drama film.

When was Savage! released? +

Savage! was released in 1973.

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