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The Savage Seven
Biker gang leader Kisum (Adam Roarke) loves waitress Marcia Little Hawk (Joanna Frank). Her brother Johnnie Little Hawk (Robert Walker, Jr.), the leader of a group of American Indians disapproves. At various times these two groups are adversaries and allies. The two groups join forces but crooked businessmen scheme to have them at each other's throats again. The theme song "Anyone for Tennis" is by Cream. The Iron Butterfly are heard playing their classic "Iron Butterfly Theme." Producer Dick Clark and director Richard Rush made "Psych-Out" earlier in the year.
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Plot Summary
A gang of seven outlaw bikers ride into a peaceful Native American reservation, intending to steal their oil. The tribe's leader, a young warrior named Graycloud, rallies his people to defend their land against the invaders.
Critical Reception
The Savage Seven is a low-budget biker film that has gained a cult following over the years, primarily for its over-the-top violence and themes. While not critically acclaimed upon release, it's often cited as an example of late 60s exploitation cinema.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its gritty, no-holds-barred depiction of biker culture and violence.
Criticized for its simplistic plot and exploitation film tropes.
Often seen as a relic of a specific era in low-budget filmmaking.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's niche appeal and age, but it is generally viewed by its fans as a trashy, entertaining exploitation flick.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in the Mojave Desert, California, and features a notable number of authentic-looking biker stunts and sequences.
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