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The Little Savage

The Little Savage

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The Little Savage

1959

1h 13m

5.5(6 votes)

Adventure

Overview

The most fearsome pirate in epic deeds and fierce battles. Betrayed and abandoned on an island, discover a fabulous treasure and fight to the death to save a child from the dangers and wild beasts.

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5 featured cast members

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Pedro Armendáriz

Pedro Armendáriz

El Tiburón

Christiane Martel

Christiane Martel

Nanoa Ribaud

Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.

Rodolfo Hoyos Jr.

Captain Taursus

Terry Rangno

Frank Henniker - As a boy

Boyd Holister

Frank Henniker - As a man

Creative team

Directed by: Byron Haskin
Written by: Eric Norden

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