Savage Sam (film) facts for kids
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| Directed by | Norman Tokar |
| Produced by | Bill Anderson (co-producer) |
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| Music by | Oliver Wallace |
| Cinematography | Edward Colman |
| Editing by | Grant K. Smith |
| Studio | Walt Disney Productions |
| Distributed by | Buena Vista Distribution |
| Release date(s) | June 1, 1963 |
| Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Money made | $3,000,000 (U.S./Canada) |
Savage Sam is an exciting American Western film from 1963. It's a follow-up movie to the famous film Old Yeller. This movie is based on a book called Savage Sam by Fred Gipson, published in 1962. Norman Tokar directed this live-action film. Walt Disney Productions released it on June 1, 1963.
The Story of Savage Sam
The movie takes place in Southwest Texas in 1870. Travis Coates, who is 18 years old, is in charge of his younger brother, Arliss. Arliss is 12 and has a brave dog named Savage Sam. Their parents are away visiting their sick grandmother.
One day, Arliss and Savage Sam are tracking a wildcat. Meanwhile, Bud Searcy warns Travis that a group of Native Americans is in the area. Travis and Bud's 17-year-old granddaughter, Lisbeth, go to find Arliss. But all three are captured by a group of Native Americans.
The boys' Uncle Beck Coates sees what happens. He manages to hurt the leader of the group. However, Uncle Beck's horse is shot, and the group escapes with the captives. Uncle Beck quickly tells the U.S. Cavalry what happened.
The Native Americans split into three groups and ride into the hills. In the confusion, Travis escapes but is knocked out. He is left behind. Uncle Beck and his group of five friends find Travis and Savage Sam. They set off to rescue the others.
They eventually find the Native Americans in a valley. The group is arguing over Lisbeth. One of Uncle Beck's friends, Pack Underwood, fires a shot. This warns the Native Americans about their plan. But the young people are saved, and the group of Native Americans is captured.
Meet the Characters
- Brian Keith as Uncle Beck Coates
- Tommy Kirk as Travis Coates
- Kevin Corcoran as Arliss Coates
- Dewey Martin as Lester White
- Jeff York as Bud Searcy
- Marta Kristen as Lisbeth Searcy
- Rafael Campos as Young Warrior
- Slim Pickens as Willy Crup
- Royal Dano as Pack Underwood
- Rodolfo Acosta as Bandy Legs
- Pat Hogan as Broken Nose
- Dean Fredericks as Comanche Chief
- Brad Weston as Ben Todd
Making the Movie
Walt Disney bought the rights to make a movie from the Savage Sam book in September 1961. This was even before the book was published in February 1962. Disney paid $25,000 for the rights.
Savage Sam was one of the first movies directed by Norman Tokar. Walt Disney found him working in TV. Disney liked to give chances to new and young talent.
Pat Hogan played a character named Broken Nose. Dean Fredericks, who was known for the TV show Steve Canyon, played a Native American chief in this film. Filming for Savage Sam began on August 6, 1962. Most of the movie was shot around the San Fernando Valley.
See also
In Spanish: Temerario Rescate (película) para niños
- List of American films of 1963
- Old Yeller, 1957 film
