We can debate where it lands in terms of genre...but it's hard to deny that THE YOUNG SAVAGES collides noir, exploitation, social problem and courtroom drama in a dynamic combination spearheaded by director John Frankenheimer (just a year away from THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE) and producer-star-force of nature Burt Lancaster (in between ELMER GANTRY and THE BIRDMAN OF ALCATRAZ). Many recognizable faces will be found here. With accomplished noir lensman Lionel Lindon on board to add visual grit...
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