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The Naked and the Dead

1958 · 131 min

A gritty, tense war drama that weighs the cost of command and the bonds between soldiers.

Directed by
Raoul Walsh
Genres
Drama, War
Starring
Aldo Ray, Cliff Robertson, Raymond Massey
Tagline
Youth and love and wartime-- the best-seller that electrified seven million readers!
Overview
Fighting men in World War II learn the value of courage and quickness at the risk of losing their lives.

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Directed by
Raoul Walsh
Genres
Drama, War
Starring
Aldo Ray, Cliff Robertson, Raymond Massey
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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • war
  • power
  • loyalty
  • survival
  • morality
Places
  • military
  • wilderness
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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Action6
Horror3
Humour2
Realism7
Romance2
Tension7
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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Details

Genres
drama, war
Directed by
Raoul Walsh
Written by
Terry Sanders, Denis Sanders
Starring
Aldo Ray, Cliff Robertson, Raymond Massey, Lili St. Cyr, Barbara Nichols, William Campbell, Richard Jaeckel, James Best
Music
Bernard Herrmann
Cinematography
Joseph LaShelle
Runtime
131 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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