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The Naked Earth (1958)

| Drama | June 1958 (USA)
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Africa, early 20th century, an Englishman marries the girlfriend of a late friend and faces natives and adventures, on the banks of a river infested with crocodiles.

Director:

Vincent Sherman

Writers:

Milton Holmes, Harold Buchman

Stars:

Richard Todd, Juliette Gréco, John Kitzmiller | See full cast & crew »

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Cast

Credited cast:
Richard Todd ... Danny
Juliette Gréco ... Maria
John Kitzmiller ... David
Finlay Currie ... Father Verity
Laurence Naismith ... Skin Trader
Christopher Rhodes Christopher Rhodes ... Al
Orlando Martins ... Tribesman
Harold Kasket Harold Kasket ... Arab Captain
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Blasio Kiyaga Blasio Kiyaga
Modesta Modesta
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Africa, early 20th century, an Englishman marries the girlfriend of a late friend and faces natives and adventures, on the banks of a river infested with crocodiles.

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Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Foray See more »
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Sound Mix:

4-Track Stereo (RCA Sound Recording)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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