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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.
- Norman Mailer
- 1948
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.
- Raoul Walsh, Wes Mcafee, Russ Saunders
- 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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- Aldo Ray
- Raoul Walsh
- War
When The Naked and the Dead was published in 1948, the novel earned Norman Mailer overwhelming popular and critical acclaim. In fact, it claimed the top spot on the The New York Times "Bestseller List" for eleven consecutive weeks.
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...
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