The Naked Dawn
1955 film
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The Naked Dawn is a 1955 American Technicolor Western film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer starring Arthur Kennedy and Betta St. John.
Directed byEdgar G. Ulmer
Written byJulian Zimet
Produced byJosef Shaftel
StarringArthur Kennedy
Betta St. John
Betta St. John
| The Naked Dawn | |
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Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Edgar G. Ulmer |
| Written by | Julian Zimet |
| Produced by | Josef Shaftel |
| Starring | Arthur Kennedy Betta St. John |
| Cinematography | Frederick Gately |
| Edited by | Dan Milner |
| Music by | Herschel Burke Gilbert |
Production company | Universal Pictures |
| Distributed by | Universal Pictures |
Release dates |
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Running time | 82 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Plot
The story focuses on a poor but proud farmer named Manuel and his wife Maria. When glib-tongued drifter Santiago tries to get Manuel mixed up in a robbery, the farmer is at first resistant, but is goaded into joining Santiago. Corrupted by the prospect of untold wealth, Manuel begins plotting the murder of Santiago; meanwhile, Maria makes plans to run off with the handsome stranger.
Cast
- Arthur Kennedy as Santiago
- Betta St. John as Maria Lopez
- Eugene Iglesias as Manuel Lopez
- Charlita as Tita
- Roy Engel as Guntz
- Tony Martinez as Vicente
- Francis McDonald as Railroad guard
Additional information
- Shot in ten days.
- François Truffaut cited this film as an inspiration for the characters in Jules and Jim.[1]
