Savages (1974)
Ben Campbell, a 22 year old gas station attendant in a small desert town, is looking to make some extra money. He is surprised when Madec, a wealthy lawyer, asks him to be his guide on a hunting trip in the desert. When Madec accidentally shoots a prospector, he is fearful of what it will do his reputation and decides to eliminate the only witness, Ben, who is forced to go on the run. In addition to being hunted by Madec, Ben must also contend with the harsh desert elements. But if he does make it back to town alive, will anyone believe his story?
Director: Lee H. Katzin
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Andy Griffith as Horton Madec |
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Sam Bottoms as Ben Campbell |
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Noah Beery Jr. as George Whiting |
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James Best as Sheriff Bert Hamilton |
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Randy Boone as Deputy Dickie Haycroft |
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Jim Antonio as Deputy Les Hanford |
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James Chandler as The Doctor |
| Directing | Lee H. Katzin | Director |
| Writing | William Wood | Teleplay |
| Writing | Robb White | Novel |
| Production | Leonard Goldberg | Producer |
| Production | Aaron Spelling | Producer |
| Production | Shelley Hull | Associate Producer |
| Sound | Murray MacLeod | Original Music Composer |
| Camera | Tim Southcott | Director of Photography |
| Editing | John Woodcock | Editor |
| Art | Tracy Bousman | Art Direction |
| Costume & Make-Up | Harry Maret | Makeup Artist |
| Sound | James Prigmore | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Norman Henry | Production Manager |
| Production | Al Kraus | Unit Manager |
| Crew | Russel Wiles | Post Production Supervisor |
| Directing | Al Kraus | Assistant Director |
| Art | Bob Henderson | Property Master |
| Art | Gordon Kirschbaum | Construction Coordinator |
| Sound | John Oliver | Sound Engineer |
| Crew | Dutch Van Derbyl | Special Effects |
| Production | Bert Remsen | Casting |
| Sound | Rocky Moriana | Music Supervisor |
| Directing | Doris DeHerdt | Script Supervisor |
| Crew | Lawrence Turman | Creative Consultant |
| Art | Charles Pierce | Set Decoration |