Savage

1973 PG-13 1h 13m

5.5 / 10 14

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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.

Director Steven Spielberg

Writers

Mark Rodgers Richard Levinson William Link

Stars

Martin Landau Barbara Bain Will Geer

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Wuchak 13 May 2026

6/10

**_A TV newscaster gets dirt on a Supreme Court nominee_** Is the compromising information true? What causes the mysterious death of a key person in the investigation? Will journalist Paul Savage air the rumor and potentially destroy the nominee’s career and possibly ruin his marriage? Such questions are the driving force of this talky television drama/lowkey thriller. Martin Landau plays th...