The Naked and the Dead (1958)

  • NR
  • 08/06/1958 (US)
  • Drama, War
  • 2h 11m

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.

Norman Mailer

Novel

Denis Sanders

Screenplay

Terry Sanders

Screenplay

Raoul Walsh

Director

Cast

Aldo Ray's headshot

Aldo Ray

Sam Croft
Cliff Robertson's headshot

Cliff Robertson

Robert Hearn
Raymond Massey's headshot

Raymond Massey

General Cummings
Lili St. Cyr's headshot

Lili St. Cyr

Willa Mae
Barbara Nichols's headshot

Barbara Nichols

Mildred Croft
William Campbell's headshot

William Campbell

Brown
Richard Jaeckel's headshot

Richard Jaeckel

Gallagher
James Best's headshot

James Best

Rhidges

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