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Directed by James Ivory, Savages leans on a strong ensemble — Lewis J. Stadlen, Anne Francine, Thayer David — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about fantasy titles of 1972.
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