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The Naked Venus (1959): Cast

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The Naked Venus is a 1959 drama directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, starring Arianne Ulmer as Lynn Wingate, Don Roberts and Harry Lovejoy. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.

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The Naked Venus (1959) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Director
Edgar G. Ulmer
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Naked Venus About?

The premise of The Naked Venus without spoilers.

When a young American painter and his French wife move to the US with their daughter after his father dies, his mother instantly dislikes the daughter‑in‑law. Learning the wife once modeled nude, she deems her unfit and seeks to split the couple. The son, a meek “mama’s boy,” fears confronting his domineering mother, threatening their marriage.

The Naked Venus Themes & Keywords

· 42 tags
  • child custody
  • mother in law daughter in law conflict
  • breaking up someone's marriage
  • misogyny
  • accused of being an unfit mother
  • conservative woman
  • female misogynist
  • court trial
  • custody battle
  • domineering mother
  • gymnophobia
  • nude model
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  • nude painting
  • nudist
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  • courtroom
  • nudist camp
  • grindhouse film
  • psychotronic film
  • painter
  • french wife
  • small daughter
  • free spirited woman
  • conservative woman versus free spirited woman
  • young wife
  • nude woman
  • female rear nudity
  • female topless nudity
  • rear nudity
  • american film directed by czech director
  • american film directed by european director
  • model
  • art gallery
  • courtroom drama
  • naturist
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  • nude horseback riding
  • female nudity
  • nudity
  • cult film
  • death of father
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Cast & crew

The Naked Venus Cast & Characters

Arianne Ulmer leads the cast as Lynn Wingate, with Don Roberts as Robert Dixon and Harry Lovejoy as Dr. Hewitt. Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Edgar G. Ulmer

More films directed by Edgar G. Ulmer: The Cavern, Journey Beneath the Desert, Beyond the Time Barrier and The Amazing Transparent Man.

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Videos

The Naked Venus Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Naked Venus.

The Naked Venus - 1959 HD Film Trailer
Cars

Cars in The Naked Venus

6 cars on screen, including the 1954 Buick Super and the 1958 Cadillac.

All 6 cars
  • 1954 Buick Super in The Naked Venus 1954 Buick Super Minor role
  • 1958 Cadillac in The Naked Venus 1958 Cadillac Minor role
  • 1955 Ford Thunderbird in The Naked Venus 1955 Ford Thunderbird Minor role
  • 1956 Plymouth Plaza in The Naked Venus 1956 Plymouth Plaza Minor role

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FAQ

The Naked Venus FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Naked Venus, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Naked Venus?

The Naked Venus runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was The Naked Venus released?

The Naked Venus was released on April 22, 1959.

Who directed The Naked Venus?

The Naked Venus was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.

More films by Edgar G. Ulmer

Who is in the cast of The Naked Venus?

The Naked Venus stars Arianne Ulmer as Lynn Wingate, Don Roberts as Robert Dixon and Harry Lovejoy as Dr. Hewitt, among 11 credited actors.

Does The Naked Venus have a post-credit scene?

No. The Naked Venus has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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