The Savage Innocents

A stark, immersive journey into Arctic survival and cultural collision, visually striking but emotionally distant and sometimes uncomfortable.

Directed by

Nicholas Ray

Genres

Drama, Adventure

Starring

Anthony Quinn, Yoko Tani, Peter O'Toole

Tagline

Savage, sensational drama in this fantastic adventure!

Overview

An Eskimo who has had little contact with white men goes to a trading post where he accidentally kills a missionary and finds himself being pursued by the police.

How it feels

Bleak, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Survival, isolation, justice, guilt

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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