The Little Savage (1959 film)
1959 film by Byron Haskin
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The Little Savage is a 1959 American adventure film directed by Byron Haskin. It stars Pedro Armendáriz and Christiane Martel.[1] It is loosely based on an 1848 novel of the same name by Frederick Marryat.[2]
Directed byByron Haskin
Written byEric Norden
Based onThe Little Savage by Frederick Marryat
Produced byJack Leewood
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| Directed by | Byron Haskin |
| Written by | Eric Norden |
| Based on | The Little Savage by Frederick Marryat |
| Produced by | Jack Leewood |
| Starring | Pedro Armendáriz |
Production companies | Associated Producers Inc Producciones Sotomayor |
| Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
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Running time | 73 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
It was one of the first films from Associated Producers Inc (API).[3] It was originally announced for part of the slate of films for Regal Films.[4]
Plot
Cast
- Pedro Armendáriz as El Tiburon
- Christiane Martel as Nanoa Riboud
- Rodolfo Hoyos Jr. as Captain Taursus
- Terry Rangno as Frank Henniger – as a boy
- Robert Palmer as Frank Henniger – as a man
Production
Marryat's novel had been purchased in 1938 by Gaumont British as a vehicle for Will Fyffe.[5]
