Savage (1973)
A television reporter uncovers a compromising photograph of a Supreme Court nominee, only for the woman in the picture to die under mysterious circumstances. As he investigates, he’s drawn into a web of political intrigue and media manipulation. Originally conceived as a TV series pilot, the 1973 thriller aired as a standalone film directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Martin Landau.
Director: Steven Spielberg
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Martin Landau as Paul Savage |
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Barbara Bain as Gail Abbott |
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Will Geer as Joel Ryker |
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Paul Richards as Peter Brooks |
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Michele Carey as Allison Baker |
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Barry Sullivan as Judge Daniel Stern |
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Louise Latham as Marian Stern |
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Dabney Coleman as Ted Seligson |
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Susan Howard as Lee Raynolds |
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Pat Harrington Jr. as Russell |
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Jack Bender as Jerry |
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Victor Millan as Director |
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Warren J. Kemmerling as Lieutenant Chambers |
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Danny Goldman as Commercial Director |
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Richard Stahl as Photographer |
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John Mitchum as Motel Manager |
| Directing | Steven Spielberg | Director |
| Writing | William Link | Teleplay |
| Writing | Mark Rodgers | Teleplay |
| Writing | Richard Levinson | Teleplay |
| Production | Paul Mason | Producer |
| Sound | Gil Mellé | Original Music Composer |
| Editing | Edward M. Abroms | Editor |
| Camera | Bill Butler | Director of Photography |