Savannah
Originally released in 2013. Savannah is a romance/history film. directed by Annette Haywood-Carter.
Starring Jim Caviezel, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Jaimie Alexander
Synopsis
Savannah is the true story of Ward Allen, a romantic and bombastic character who rejects his plantation heritage for the freedom of life on a river. Ward navigates the change of early 20th century America on the wrong side of the law and society, his long-time friend, a freed slave named Christmas Moultrie, at his side. Master of Shakespeare, and the shotgun that provides Savannah's markets with fowl, Ward fights for his rights as a hunter. His charisma and eloquent rhetoric win the heart of a society woman who defies her father to marry him. An elderly Moultrie tells the story of life on the river with his friend to a little boy, who passes the legendary Ward Allen down to the next generation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 25, 2013
12 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (31 votes)
Budget
$5M
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jim Caviezel
as Ward Allen
Chiwetel Ejiofor
as Christmas Moultrie
Jaimie Alexander
as Lucy Stubbs
Bradley Whitford
as Jack Cay
Sam Shepard
as Mr. Stubbs
Tracey Walter
as Mathias
Jack McBrayer
as Sir Graham
Hal Holbrook
as Judge Harden
Simone Griffeth
as Mrs. Stubbs
George Whitford
as Little Jack Whitford
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,000,000
Production Companies
- Meddin Studios
- Unclaimed Freight Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Savannah about?
Savannah is the true story of Ward Allen, a romantic and bombastic character who rejects his plantation heritage for the freedom of life on a river. Ward navigates the change of early 20th century ...
Who directed Savannah?
Savannah was directed by Annette Haywood-Carter.
How long is Savannah?
Savannah has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Savannah released?
Savannah was released on April 25, 2013 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Savannah?
The main cast of Savannah includes Jim Caviezel, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jaimie Alexander, Bradley Whitford, Sam Shepard.