The Naked Kiss (1964): Cast, Ratings & Plot
The Naked Kiss is a 1964 crime drama directed by Samuel Fuller, starring Virginia Grey, Patsy Kelly and Michael Dante. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Critics gave it 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Samuel Fuller
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Allied Artists Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Naked Kiss About?
The premise of The Naked Kiss without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
When Kelly, a former prostitute, arrives in the quiet town of Grantville, the local sheriff tries to quickly run her out of town. However, she decides to leave her past behind and dedicates herself to helping children with disabilities, finding a new purpose and connection within the community.
The Naked Kiss Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- pedophile
- prostitute
- social commentary
- hospital
- nurse
- handicapped child
- child molester
- pedophilia
- marriage proposal
- year 1963
- brushing hair
- renting a room
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- lord byron quotation
- stuffing paper money in mouth
- bon bon girl
- reference to ludwig van beethoven
- cat house
- fresh start
- manslaughter
- police interrogation
- charged with murder
- gift wrapped present
- neo noir
- unlikely hero
- reference to baudelaire
- wig
- student nurse
- shaved head
- reference to goethe
- morality
- female hits male
- crutches
- bald woman
- unwed pregnancy
- small town
- pimp
- moral reformation
- melodrama
- brothel madam
- baldness
- sprayed with seltzer water
- putting money in bra
- year 1961
- camera shot of feet
- trunk
- monogram
- reciting a prayer
- military uniform
- skull cup
- leg in traction
The Naked Kiss Cast
Virginia Grey leads the cast, with Patsy Kelly and Michael Dante. Directed by Samuel Fuller; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Samuel Fuller
Also Starring in The Naked Kiss
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More films directed by Samuel Fuller, best-rated first: The Big Red One, House of Bamboo (1955), The Meanest Men in the West and Dead Pigeon on Beethoven Street.
The Naked Kiss Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Naked Kiss 83 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Metacritic 83 Metascore
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TMDB 70% User score
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The Naked Kiss Plot Summary
What happens in The Naked Kiss from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Kelly, a determined prostitute, chooses to leave her troubled past behind after an altercation with her procurer. Armed with the money he owes her, she arrives in the quaint town of Grantville. Her first client is none other than Griff, the police chief, who, rather reluctantly, advises her to avoid arrest by seeking employment at Candy’s bordello across the state line. Choosing to defy this advice, Kelly finds work as a nurse’s aide in a hospital, where she quickly develops a heartfelt connection with the children under her care.
Full summary
The whole story of The Naked Kiss, scene by scene
The Naked Kiss Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Naked Kiss.
How Well Do You Know The Naked Kiss?
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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What profession does Kelly abandon at the beginning of the film?
Cars in The Naked Kiss
6 cars on screen, including the 1960 GMC PD 4104 and the 1962 Chevrolet Bel Air.
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1961 Ford Falcon Background role -
1953 Ford Mainline Ranch Wagon Background role
The Naked Kiss Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Il bacio nudo” and “Police spéciale”.
- Also known as
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- Il bacio nudo
- Police spéciale
- Il bacio perverso
- 裸吻
- Der nackte Kuss
- Uma Luz no Submundo
- Una luz en el hampa
- Nahý polibek
- A meztelen csók
- 네이키드 키스
- O Beijo Amargo
- Обнажённый поцелуй
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- Ο Δολοφόνος Με Το Άγνωστο Παρελθόν
- 裸のキッス
- Alaston suudelma
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The Naked Kiss FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Naked Kiss, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Naked Kiss?
The Naked Kiss runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was The Naked Kiss released?
The Naked Kiss was released on May 1, 1964.
Who directed The Naked Kiss?
The Naked Kiss was directed by Samuel Fuller.
More films by Samuel Fuller Who is in the cast of The Naked Kiss?
The Naked Kiss stars Virginia Grey, Patsy Kelly and Michael Dante, among 10 credited actors.
How is The Naked Kiss rated?
The Naked Kiss has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 83 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
Does The Naked Kiss have a post-credit scene?
No. The Naked Kiss has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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