Savages

Savages(1972)

06/27/1972 (US)Fantasy, Drama, Comedy1h 46m
5.1

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.

James Ivory

Director

George W.S. Trow

Screenplay

Michael O'Donoghue

Screenplay