The movie “Savage Harvest”, released in 1981, centers on the terror experienced by an African family under attack by a pride of lions. Robert L. Collins directed the movie with Tom Skerritt as Casey, Michelle Phillips as Maggie, and Shawn Stevens as Jon in the leading roles. The film offers exciting scenes, backstage facts, and critical details for its audience.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Savage Harvest” took place in several stunning locations, including Brazil and Kenya. Rio de Janeiro, a beautiful city in Brazil, also served as one of the filming spots. Filming commenced on Dec 10th, 1979, and wrapped up in Aug 1980 after some shooting sessions in Jun 22nd, 1980.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Tom Skerritt | Casey |
| Michelle Phillips | Maggie |
| Shawn Stevens | Jon |
| Anne-Marie Martin | Wendy |
| Derek Partridge | Derek |
| Arthur Malet | MacGruder |
| Tana Helfer | Kristie |
| Eva Kirrita | Halima |
| Bill Okwirry | Yumadi |
| Abdulla Sunado | Katinga |
| Levit Tereria | Asian |
| Philip Chege | Customs Officer |
| Greg Odhambo | Wireless Operator |
| René Le Vant | Alayo |
| Zamba Jr. | Lion (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie “Savage Harvest” is categorized as an Adventure/Horror flick and runs for 1h 27mins.
- The release date of the movie was April 11, 1981, in Japan.
- Movie stars include Tom Skerritt as Casey, Michelle Phillips as Maggie, and Shawn Stevens as Jon.
- Ralph Helfer, Ken Noyle, and Robert Blees contributed to the writing, while Lamar Card and Derek Gibson, among others, took part in the production activities.
- The movie “Savage Harvest” was produced by Birchclass Productions in collaboration with Savage Harvest Inc.
- Twentieth Century Fox released the movie in the United States, while United Artists handled the distribution in various other countries including the United Kingdom, Sweden, and Japan.
- The movie had a unique plot featuring a family locked-in in Africa amidst a pride of lions.
- In 1981, two other movies featuring lions (“Roar” and “The White Lions”) were also released.
- One notable mistake in the movie is the incorrect representation of the man-eating lion story in Tsavo. The film depicted an entire pride instead of just two male lions.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Brazil
- Latitude: -14.235004
- Longitude: -51.92528
- Place ID: ChIJzyjM68dZnAARYz4p8gYVWik
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Brazil
- Timezone: America/Campo_Grande
- Location Name: Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Latitude: -22.9068467
- Longitude: -43.1728965
- Place ID: ChIJW6AIkVXemwARTtIvZ2xC3FA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Location Name: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Latitude: -22.9068467
- Longitude: -43.1728965
- Place ID: ChIJW6AIkVXemwARTtIvZ2xC3FA
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Rio de Janeiro, State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Timezone: America/Sao_Paulo
- Location Name: Kenya
- Latitude: -0.023559
- Longitude: 37.906193
- Place ID: ChIJD5BQg9CAJxgR2W2XobAOO0A
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Kenya
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
