Dad Savage
"If you're going to sell out your friends...make sure you get a good price."
Originally released in 1998. Dad Savage is a crime/thriller film. directed by Betsan Morris Evans.
Starring Patrick Stewart, Kevin McKidd, and Helen McCrory
Synopsis
A wealthy, successful, East-Anglian tulip grower, Dad Savage is also something of a godfather in the local criminal fraternity but doesn't trust banks to take care of his money. On recommendation from his son, Sav, Dad hires two of Sav's unemployed school friends, Bob and Vic, to help with the business and the crime. After some careless talk from Harold, just known as 'H', about Dad's pension fund, Vic and Bob decide to steal the money from Dad if they can find it. The plans to liberate the money go awry and Sav is killed requiring Bob to call upon his sister Chris to rescue them. Dad intercepts their escape and forces a showdown to try to determine exactly the events of the night in order to identify his son's killer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 5, 1998
27 years ago
Runtime
1h 44m
104 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (11 votes)
Budget
$3.5M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $3,500,000
Production Companies
- Sweet Child Films
- PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dad Savage about?
A wealthy, successful, East-Anglian tulip grower, Dad Savage is also something of a godfather in the local criminal fraternity but doesn't trust banks to take care of his money. On recommendation f...
Who directed Dad Savage?
Dad Savage was directed by Betsan Morris Evans.
How long is Dad Savage?
Dad Savage has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was Dad Savage released?
Dad Savage was released on June 5, 1998 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Dad Savage?
The main cast of Dad Savage includes Patrick Stewart, Kevin McKidd, Helen McCrory, Joseph McFadden, Marc Warren.