The Naked and the Dead (1958): Cast & Plot
The Naked and the Dead is a 1958 war drama directed by Raoul Walsh, starring Cliff Robertson as Robert Hearn, Raymond Massey and Aldo Ray. It runs 2 hours 11 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 11m (131 min)
- Director
- Raoul Walsh
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paul Gregory Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Naked and the Dead About?
The premise of The Naked and the Dead without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set against the backdrop of World War II, the story follows young soldiers whose lives are torn between duty, love and the brutal realities of combat. As they confront deadly battles, they discover the harsh cost of courage and the need for quick decisions, risking everything for comrades and hope.
The Naked and the Dead Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- opening a bottle with one's teeth
- platoon
- military encampment
- drunkenness
- u.s. army
- machete
- mountain
- falling to death
- fear
- mountain climbing
- ptsd post traumatic stress disorder
- patrol
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- war zone
- pacific war
- war in the pacific
- army uniform
- military operation
- hierarchy
- u.s. soldier
- killed in action
- war casualty
- psychic
- jungle warfare
- nco
- military leadership
- u.s. military
- firearm
- japanese soldier
- man shot to death
- hillside
- brutality
- wounded man
- u.s. army soldier
- world war two
- pacific theater
- jungle
- man wears underwear
- dressing room
- dancer
- dancing
- stripper
- ship
- card playing
- money
- explosion
- throwing dice
- rifle
- shovel
- cigarette smoking
- murder
The Naked and the Dead Cast & Characters
Cliff Robertson leads the cast as Robert Hearn, with Raymond Massey as General Cummings and Aldo Ray as Sam Croft. Directed by Raoul Walsh; 19 actors are credited in all.
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Director Raoul Walsh
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Cliff Robertson as Robert Hearn - Raymond Massey as General Cummings
- Aldo Ray as Sam Croft
- Barbara Nichols as Mildred Croft
Also Starring in The Naked and the Dead
· 15 more- Richard Jaeckel Gallagher
- L.Q. Jones Woodrow Wilson
- James Best Rhidges
- Jerry Paris Goldstein
- Max Showalter Colonel Dalleson
- William Campbell Brown
- Joey Bishop Roth
- Robert Gist Red
- Liz Renay B-Girl (uncredited)
- John Beradino Captain Mantelli
- Lili St. Cyr Willa Mae
- Jered Barclay Corporal (uncredited)
- Grace Lee Whitney Girl in Dream Sequence
- Edward McNally Cohn
- Taffy O'Neil Stripper (uncredited)
More from Raoul Walsh
More films directed by Raoul Walsh, best-rated first: White Heat, The Strawberry Blonde, Objective, Burma! and They Died with Their Boots On.
The Naked and the Dead Plot Summary
What happens in The Naked and the Dead from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
During World War II, the young Lieutenant Robert Hearn serves as an important aide to General Cummings. The general holds a stern belief that fear is a necessary tool to enforce discipline among officers, a philosophy that clashes with Hearn’s own sense of duty. Hearn, firmly opposed to ruling through intimidation, argues for a sense of mutual respect among soldiers, regardless of rank, and he hopes that leadership can earn loyalty rather than require fear.
Full summary
The whole story of The Naked and the Dead, scene by scene
The Naked and the Dead Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Naked and the Dead.
How Well Do You Know The Naked and the Dead?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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The Naked and the Dead Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Il nudo e il morto” and “Les Nus et les Morts”.
- Also known as
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- Il nudo e il morto
- Les Nus et les Morts
- Die Nackten und die Toten
- העירומים והמתים
- Los desnudos y los muertos
- Голи и мъртви
- 裸者与死者
- Goli in mrtvi
- 나자와 사자
- De nøgne og de døde
- A Morte Tem Seu Preço
- De nakna och de döda
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Beach Red, Battle Cry and Too Late the Hero.
The Naked and the Dead FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Naked and the Dead, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Naked and the Dead?
The Naked and the Dead runs 2 hours 11 minutes (131 minutes).
When was The Naked and the Dead released?
The Naked and the Dead was released on August 6, 1958.
Who directed The Naked and the Dead?
The Naked and the Dead was directed by Raoul Walsh.
More films by Raoul Walsh Who is in the cast of The Naked and the Dead?
The Naked and the Dead stars Cliff Robertson as Robert Hearn, Raymond Massey as General Cummings and Aldo Ray as Sam Croft, among 19 credited actors.
Does The Naked and the Dead have a post-credit scene?
No. The Naked and the Dead has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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