The Naked and the Dead
Seen it?1958 | 131 min | Drama, War
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (83% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved The Pianist or The English Patient, start here.
- The mood
- Intense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 2 hr 11 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1958: an older pace and style.
Fighting men in World War II learn the value of courage and quickness at the risk of losing their lives.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
83% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$3 million worldwide on a $3 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 26K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Raoul Walsh
- Aldo RaySam Croft
- Cliff RobertsonRobert Hearn
- Raymond MasseyGeneral Cummings
- Lili St. CyrWilla Mae
- Barbara NicholsMildred Croft
- William CampbellBrown
- Richard JaeckelGallagher
- James BestRhidges
- Joey BishopRoth
- Jerry ParisGoldstein