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The Naked and the Dead

The Naked and the Dead

Youth and love and wartime-- the best-seller that electrified seven million readers!

19585.82h 11m

Overview

Fighting men in World War II learn the value of courage and quickness at the risk of losing their lives.

Directed by Raoul Walsh
Written by Norman Mailer, Denis Sanders, Terry Sanders
Produced by Paul Gregory
Box OfficeBudget: $3.0M0

Top Cast

Aldo Ray

Aldo Ray

Sam Croft

Cliff Robertson

Cliff Robertson

Robert Hearn

Raymond Massey

Raymond Massey

General Cummings

Lili St. Cyr

Lili St. Cyr

Willa Mae

Barbara Nichols

Barbara Nichols

Mildred Croft

William Campbell

William Campbell

Brown

Richard Jaeckel

Richard Jaeckel

Gallagher

James Best

James Best

Rhidges

Joey Bishop

Joey Bishop

Roth

Jerry Paris

Jerry Paris

Goldstein

Themes & Keywords

world war iiwartime

About The Naked and the Dead

The Naked and the Dead is a drama, war film released in 1958 exploring themes of world war ii, wartime. Directed by Raoul Walsh, it stars Aldo Ray, Cliff Robertson, Raymond Massey. Fighting men in World War II learn the value of courage and quickness at the risk of losing their lives.

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