TV Movie ·Thriller ·Drama · United States of America · 1973 · 1h 13m

Savage

Director

Cast

Martin Landau as Paul Savage Barbara Bain as Gail Abbott Will Geer as Joel Ryker Paul Richards as Peter Brooks Michele Carey as Allison Baker Barry Sullivan as Judge Daniel Stern

Crew

Bill Butler — Director of Photography Edward M. Abroms — Editor Gil Mellé — Original Music Composer Paul Mason — Producer

Synopsis

A television reporter uncovers a compromising photograph of a Supreme Court nominee, only for the woman in the picture to die under mysterious circumstances. As he investigates, he’s drawn into a web of political intrigue and media manipulation. Originally conceived as a TV series pilot, the 1973 thriller aired as a standalone film directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Martin Landau.

Mood & Themes

supreme court failed tv pilot

Key Collaborators

Steven Spielberg Director Bill Butler Director of Photography Edward M. Abroms Editor Gil Mellé Original Music Composer Paul Mason Producer

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