Savage Pampas
"Never had the peaceful Pampas witnessed such raw emotions...Never had men fought with such violence for their women!"
An army captain in Argentina learns why his lonely men are deserting to an outlaw's gaucho gang.
Curator's Take
“Technically an 'Argentine Western', but it fits the spirit. Robert Taylor brings Hollywood gravitas to a story about deserters and rebels. Ideally viewed as a bridge between the classic American style and the European revisionism.”
Why This Movie Is Important
Visually distinct from the dustbowls of Spain, this 'Gaucho Western' set in Argentina utilizes wide open plains and a different cultural backdrop to tell its story. It expands the definition of the genre, showing that the 'West' was a concept that could be transposed to other frontiers, offering a fresh aesthetic to audiences tired of the same desert canyons.
Production Details
Savage Pampas is a 1966 adventure and drama film directed by Hugo Fregonese. The soundtrack was composed by Waldo de los Ríos. Cinematography was handled by Manuel Berenguer. The film stars Robert Taylor as Captain Martín, Ron Randell as Padrón, and Marc Lawrence as Sargent Barril. Running 1 hour and 52 minutes, it is a well-paced entry in the genre.
Did You Know?
This is a remake of a 1945 Argentine classic. It was shot in 70mm 'Super Panorama' to capture the vast landscapes of the Spanish plains standing in for the Argentine flatlands.
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