Dad Savage (1998)

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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.

Director: Betsan Morris Evans
Genre: Crime, Thriller
Runtime: 104 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Simon Boswell
Cinematography: Gavin Finney
Editing: Guy Bensley
Production: Sweet Child Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $4M
Original Language: en

Trailer

Dad Savage Trailer
More Films by Director: Betsan Morris Evans
More Films in Genre: Crime, Thriller

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 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.
Who directed Dad Savage?
Dad Savage was directed by Betsan Morris Evans.
Who stars in Dad Savage?
Dad Savage stars Patrick Stewart, Kevin McKidd, Helen McCrory, Joseph McFadden, Marc Warren, Jake Wood.
How long is Dad Savage?
Dad Savage has a runtime of 1h 44m (104 minutes).
What genre is Dad Savage?
Dad Savage is a Crime, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Dad Savage?
Dad Savage had a budget of $4M.
Where was Dad Savage produced?
Dad Savage was produced in United Kingdom.