Savannah Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Sep. 8, 2013

Savannah

Release Date: Friday, August 23, 2013 Limited

Director: Annette Haywood-Carter

Starring: Jim Caviezel • Chiwetel Ejiofor • Bradley Whitford • Jaimie Alexander • Jack McBrayer

Not Rated Drama 1 hr, 50 m

4.15 / 5.0

84% WILL SEE 16% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: 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.

Drama

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Who stars in Savannah – Cast List

J
Jim Caviezel
... Ward Allen

Archangel, Zero A.D.
Chiwetel Ejiofor
... Christmas Moultrie

2012, The Life of Chuck
B
Bradley Whitford
Reminders of Him, The Call of the Wild
J
Jaimie Alexander
Thor, Thor: Ragnarok
J
Jack McBrayer
Despicable Me, Ralph Breaks the Internet
H
Hal Holbrook
Lincoln, Water for Elephants

Who is making Savannah – Crew List

A look at Savannah behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Annette Haywood-Carter last helmed Dear Jack.

Director: Annette Haywood-Carter
Screenwriters: —

Studios: Ketchup Entertainment
Production Company: Unclaimed Freight Productions

Production – What we know about the Savannah

Key Facts

Based on John Eugene Cay, Jr's book Ducks, Dogs and Friends.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Jul 2013

Completed

Changed Savannah movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2011

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Expected to start shooting February 14.

Jan 2011

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: NR Not Rated
Runtime: 1 hr, 50 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Savannah Trailers and Clips

Savannah

Theatrical Trailer

Savannah Release Date: When was the film released?

Savannah was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, August 23 , 2013. There were 13 13 other movies released on the same date, including The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, Grandmasters and You're Next. As a limited release, Savannah was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

Savannah DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

Savannah is scheduled to be released on DVD and Blu-ray on Monday, September 24, 2013. Availability may vary by region. Pre-order your copy of Savannah today on Amazon.

Savannah Digital Release Date

Savannah is coming out across all major streaming and cable platforms on Tuesday, September 24, 2013. Digital rental or purchase allows you to instantly stream and download to watch anywhere and anytime on your favorite devices.