Savages
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.
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Lewis J. Stadlen
Julian Branch, a Song Writer (as Lewis Stadlen)
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Anne Francine
Carlotta, a Hostess
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Thayer David
Otto Nurder, a Capitalist
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Susan Blakely
Cecily, a Debutante
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Russ Thacker
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Emily Penning, a Woman in Disgrace
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Margaret Brewster
Lady Cora
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Neil Fitzgerald
Sir Harry
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Eva Saleh
Zia, the Child
No other roles listed
Ultra Violet
Iliona, a Decadent
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Dinah East
Asha Puthli
Asha, The Forest Girl
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Martin Kove
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James Ivory Director · Michael O'Donoghue Screenplay George W.S. Trow Screenplay
United States release June 27, 1972 · Produced in United States · Languages English, German
Production
Merchant Ivory Productions
Production
United States
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Languages
Original language
English
Spoken on screen
English · German
Release dates
United States · June 27, 1972
Limited theatrical · New York City, New York
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