The Naked Dawn

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The Naked Dawn

1955

1h 22m

Crime

Drama

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A Mexican crook (Arthur Kennedy) corrupts a farmer (Eugene Iglesias) and his wife (Betta St. John) with the lure of easy money.

Richard Brody

The New Yorker

Politics and romance, shocking violence and playful adventure converge in this modern-day Western, from 1955, by Edgar G. Ulmer.

Jan 13, 2014

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Dave Kehr

Chicago Reader

A remarkable Edgar G. Ulmer effort.

Oct 28, 2006

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Dennis Schwartz

Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews

Arthur Kennedy was never livelier in carrying a film on his shoulders.

Rated: A

Apr 7, 2005

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A different criminal, a different film.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Edgar G. Ulmer

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Arthur Kennedy

Santiago

Betta St. John

Maria Lopez

Eugene Iglesias

Manuel Lopez

Charlita

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Roy Engel

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A Mexican crook (Arthur Kennedy) corrupts a farmer (Eugene Iglesias) and his wife (Betta St. John) with the lure of easy money.

Director: Edgar G. Ulmer
Producer: James O. Radford
Screenwriter: Julian Zimet
Production Co: Universal International Pictures
Genre: Crime, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 20, 2020
Runtime: 1h 22m