‘Savages’ premiere in Los Angeles

Actors Benicio Del Toro, left, Salma Hayek and director Oliver Stone arrive at the premiere of “Savages.”

Director Oliver Stone’s “Savages” takes place in Laguna Beach, where young entrepreneurs Ben and Chon create a lucrative marijuana business. When Mexican drug cartel Baja Cartel asks for a partnership and is denied, kidnapping and violence follow. Click through the gallery to see photos from the premiere at Westwood Village.

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June 26, 2012 12:58 PM PT

Actor John Travolta, left, and actress Kelly Preston arrive at the premiere of “Savages.” Travolta plays the corrupt DEA agent Dennis in the film. (Michael Buckner / Getty Images)

Actress Salma Hayek arrives for the premiere of “Savages.” Hayek plays Baja Cartel leader Elena, who seeks to destroy the drug business young entrepreneurs Chon and Ben created in the film. (Joe Klamar / Getty Images)

Director Oliver Stone and actor Antonio Jaramillo arrive at the premiere of “Savages.” Jaramillo plays Jaime in the film.

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Benicio Del Toro arrives for the premiere of “‘Savages.” Del Toro plays the brutal Baja Cartel enforcer Lado in the film.

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Actor Taylor Kitsch arrives at the premiere of “Savages.” Kitsch plays former Navy SEAL and mercenary Chon who helps character Ben run a marijuana business in the film.

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