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The Naked and the Dead is a novel written by Norman Mailer. Published by Rinehart & Company in 1948, when he was 25, it was his debut novel. It depicts the experiences of a platoon during World War II, based partially on Mailer's experiences as a cook with the 112th Cavalry Regiment during the Philippines Campaign in World War II.
Running time. 131 minutes. Country. United States. Language. English. Box office. $2.5 million [2] The Naked and the Dead is a 1958 World War II film directed by Raoul Walsh, and based on the 1948 novel of the same name by Norman Mailer.
Naked and the Dead, The - (Original Trailer) A green lieutenant comes up against incompetent officers and a sadistic sergeant during World War II in The Naked and the Dead (1958), directed by Raoul Walsh and starring Aldo Ray.
While stationed at a U.S. Army base on an island in the Pacific, idealistic Lieutenant Hearn (Cliff Robertson) has the nerve to question the morality of his mentor, grizzled veteran General ...
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The Naked and the Dead, novel by Norman Mailer, published in 1948 and hailed as one of the finest American novels to come out of World War II. The story concerns a platoon of 13 American soldiers who are stationed on the Japanese-held island of Anopopei in the Pacific.
The Naked and the Dead. by. Norman Mailer. Set during World War II, this novel delves into the lives of a platoon of American soldiers stationed in the Pacific. The narrative explores the harsh realities of war, the complexities of human nature, and the struggle for survival in an unforgiving environment.
1958. 2 hr 11 mins. Drama, Action & Adventure. NR. Watchlist. Where to Watch. A sadistic sergeant and a sensitive, moralistic lieutenant clash over how to lead their troops in the South Pacific...
Play Trailer. 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. Raoul Walsh. Norman Mailer. Terry Sanders. Denis Sanders.
Published in 1948, The Naked and the Dead earned overwhelming popular and critical acclaim. Most reviewers deemed the novel to be one of the best war stories ever written, praising Mailer's realistic depiction of men at war.
Complete summary of Norman Mailer's The Naked and the Dead. eNotes plot summaries cover all the significant action of The Naked and the Dead.
