The Naked and the Dead

The Naked and the Dead (1958)

Approved 28 Oct 1958 • Drama, War • 2h 11m
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In the Pacific during World War 2, the officers live a comfortable life with good food, good drink and good quarters. To them, war is a game which they know they will win and the common soldiers are the pawns on the board. When the campaign slows down, the Commander sends a squad to the top of a mountain behind enemy lines to report on the Japanese troop movements. The squad is commanded by a tough cynical Sergeant who takes no prisoners and even takes the gold from the teeth of the enemy dead. Before the mission starts, the lieutenant, who has had a cushy job due to a life of wealth and privilege, criticizes the Commander over his attitude towards the common soldier and is re-assigned to lead the squad. The veteran Sergeant wants to complete this mission as ordered, and he will do everything he can do to see that it is successful.

Raoul Walsh
Director
Denis Sanders, Terry Sanders, Norman Mailer
Writer
Aldo Ray, Cliff Robertson, Raymond Massey
Starring

Language: English
Awards: 1 win
Country: United States
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6.4

IMDb (1862 votes)
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