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The Savage Innocents

  • 1960
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 50m
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6.8/10
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The Savage Innocents (1960)
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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.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.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.

  • Director
    • Nicholas Ray
  • Writers
    • Hans Ruesch
    • Franco Solinas
    • Baccio Bandini
  • Stars
    • Anthony Quinn
    • Yôko Tani
    • Peter O'Toole
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Nicholas Ray
    • Writers
      • Hans Ruesch
      • Franco Solinas
      • Baccio Bandini
    • Stars
      • Anthony Quinn
      • Yôko Tani
      • Peter O'Toole
    • 34User reviews
    • 19Critic reviews
  • See production, box office & company info
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Anthony Quinn and Yôko Tani in The Savage Innocents (1960)
    Anthony Quinn and Yôko Tani in The Savage Innocents (1960)
    Anthony Quinn in The Savage Innocents (1960)
    Anthony Quinn in The Savage Innocents (1960)
    Anthony Quinn in The Savage Innocents (1960)

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    Anthony Quinn
    Anthony Quinn
    • Inuk
    Yôko Tani
    Yôko Tani
    • Asiak
    Peter O'Toole
    Peter O'Toole
    • First Trooper
    Carlo Giustini
    Carlo Giustini
    • Second Trooper
    Anna May Wong
    • Hiko
    Kaida Horiuchi
    • Imina
    Marco Guglielmi
    • Missionary
    Lee Montague
    Lee Montague
    • Ittimargnek
    Marie Yang
    • Powtee
    Andy Ho
    • Anarvik
    • (as Andi Ho)
    Anthony Chinn
    Anthony Chinn
    • Kiddok
    • (as Anthony Chin)
    Yvonne Shima
    • Lulik
    Francis De Wolff
    Francis De Wolff
    • Trading Post Proprietor
    Michael Chow
    Michael Chow
    • Undik
    Ed Devereaux
    Ed Devereaux
    • Pilot
    Nicholas Stuart
    Nicholas Stuart
    • Commentarist
    Robert Rietty
    Robert Rietty
    • Missionary
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    Nikki Van der Zyl
    Nikki Van der Zyl
    • Asiak
    • (voice)
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Nicholas Ray
    • Writers
      • Hans Ruesch
      • Franco Solinas
      • Baccio Bandini
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      It was seeing this film, as an upcoming singer/songwriter, that inspired the young Bob Dylan to write the song "The Mighty Quinn (Quinn the Eskimo)."
    • Goofs
      After giving the bear the baited food, Inuk initially chases it empty handed, then appears with a spear.
    • Quotes

      Missionary: The Lord be with you.

      Inuk: No, just Asiak, Powtee and me. We do not know Lord.

      Missionary: A very short sleep ago, you both offended Him.

      Inuk: Oh, we did not know. One must apologize.

      Missionary: If you will listen to my words and believe in me,the Lord will come and stay with you and follow you in all your travels.

      Asiak: [whispers to Inuk] We do not want another with us.

      Inuk: Maybe he good hunter.

      [to Missionary]

      Inuk: We will be pleased if your friend comes with us.

      Asiak: He must bring his own sled. Will this Lord bring everything He needs?

      Missionary: He will bring you faith.

      Inuk: [Puzzled look on face] Faith?

      Missionary: That wonderful light that drives back the shadows of sin.

      Inuk: [after a moment's thought] OH, light, LIGHT, ahhh...

      Asiak: It is good, Inuk,if it is the kind at the trading post, we could save it up for the winter, and our eyes will not get tired anymore...

      Inuk: [Offering missionary a bowl of food with live worms wriggling in it] Here is something you will like...

      Missionary: [Pushing bowl away] I come to give, not to receive.

      Asiak: It is old marrow, it is much better, it is old and full of worms...

      Missionary: Maybe another time, not right now.

      Inuk: [whispers to Asiak] Has this white man come to insult us?

      Missionary: Men don't live by bread alone.

      Asiak: [to Inuk] Maybe he wants to laugh with a woman.

    • Connections
      Referenced in Lightning Over Water (1980)
    • Soundtracks
      Sexy Rock
      Written by Angelo Francesco Lavagnino and Mario Panzeri

      Performed by Colin Hicks

    User reviews34

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    7/10
    Cultural Study
    This movie presents an intriguing picture of two widely dissimilar cultures coming together. The Eskimos are simple and innocent, but ideally suited and armed with the knowledge to survive one of the harshest places that people inhabit. One my favorite moments occurs when the officer says he can subdue the main character by himself, to which the main character replies, "You are that strong?", showing the absence of boastfulness in the Eskimo culture, which stems from the cooperative nature necessary to survival. The stark and uncluttered settings give space to concentrate on the dialog. Definitely worth watching
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    • weskelley
    • Feb 17, 2006

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    • Release date
      • January 18, 1961 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • France
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Top of the World
    • Filming locations
      • Canada
    • Production companies
      • Société Nouvelle Pathé Cinéma
      • Appia Films Ltd.
      • Gray Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.20 : 1

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