The Naked Dawn
1955 · Movie · 82 min. · United States
Filmed in Mexico, 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 train robbery, the farmer is at first resistant, but is goaded into joining Santiago by the covetous Maria. Corrupted by the prospect of untold wealth, Manuel begins plotting the murder of Santiago; meanwhile, Maria makes plans to bump off Manuel and run off with the handsome stranger.
Direction Edgar G. Ulmer
Cast Arthur Kennedy · Betta St. John · Eugene Iglesias · Charlita · Roy Engel · Tony Martinez · Francis McDonald
Soundtrack Herschel Burke Gilbert
Screenplay Julian Zimet
Cinematography Frederick Gately
Original title The Naked Dawn
6.2
151 votes (FilmAffinity)
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