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The Young Savages( 1961)

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Overview

A district attorney investigates the racially charged case of three teenagers accused of the murder of a blind Puerto Rican boy.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Burt Lancaster

      Hank Bell

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      Dina Merrill

      Karin Bell

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      Edward Andrews

      R. Daniel Cole

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      Vivian Nathan

      Mrs. Escalante

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      Shelley Winters

      Mary diPace

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      Larry Gates

      Randolph

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      Telly Savalas

      Detective Lt. Gunderson

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      Pilar Seurat

      Louisa Escalante

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      Jody Fair

      Angela Rugiello

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      Roberta Shore

      Jenny Bell

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      Milton Selzer

      Dr. Walsh

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      Robert Burton

      Judge

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      David J. Stewart

      Barton

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      Stanley Kristien

      Danny diPace

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      John Davis Chandler

      Arthur Reardon

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      Neil Burstyn

      Anthony 'Batman' Aposto

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      Luis Arroyo

      Zorro

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      José Pérez

      Roberto Escalante

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      Richard Velez

      Gargantua

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      Chris Robinson

      Pretty Boy Savarese

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      Elaine Martone

      Minor Role

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      Robert Biheller

      Turtleneck

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      Clegg Hoyt

      Whitey

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    A review by CinemaSerf

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    Written by CinemaSerf on Tue Jan 07 2025
    Burt Lancaster turns in quite a considered performance here as the assistant DA charged with prosecuting three lads for the murder of a blind fifteen year old boy who was sitting on the steps outside his home. There's no jeopardy as to the crime, nor to it's perpetrators - we all see that at the start, but what does now ensue is a reasonable foray into the psychology of urban living in a city rise with racism, bigotry, sexism, mental illness and intimidation. With his boss (Edward Andrews) going for the state Governor's job, there's political pressure on him to deliver a clear and concise resul...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • juvenile delinquent