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The Naked Runner

  • 19671967
  • 1h 41m
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6.0/10
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The Naked Runner (1967)
DramaThriller

During the Cold War, an American industrial-designer living in London is used by the MI-6 as an unwilling pawn in the spy game during a trip to a trade show in East Germany.During the Cold War, an American industrial-designer living in London is used by the MI-6 as an unwilling pawn in the spy game during a trip to a trade show in East Germany.During the Cold War, an American industrial-designer living in London is used by the MI-6 as an unwilling pawn in the spy game during a trip to a trade show in East Germany.

IMDb RATING
6.0/10
479
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  • Director
    • Sidney J. Furie
  • Writers
    • Francis Clifford(novel)
    • Stanley Mann(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Frank Sinatra
    • Peter Vaughan
    • Derren Nesbitt
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  • Director
    • Sidney J. Furie
  • Writers
    • Francis Clifford(novel)
    • Stanley Mann(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Frank Sinatra
    • Peter Vaughan
    • Derren Nesbitt
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    • 20User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
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    Frank Sinatra in The Naked Runner (1967)
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    Frank Sinatra in The Naked Runner (1967)
    Frank Sinatra in The Naked Runner (1967)
    Frank Sinatra in The Naked Runner (1967)
    Frank Sinatra in The Naked Runner (1967)
    Frank Sinatra and Peter Vaughan in The Naked Runner (1967)
    Frank Sinatra and Derren Nesbitt in The Naked Runner (1967)
    Derren Nesbitt and Michael Newport in The Naked Runner (1967)
    Frank Sinatra in The Naked Runner (1967)
    Frank Sinatra in The Naked Runner (1967)
    Frank Sinatra and Derren Nesbitt in The Naked Runner (1967)

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    Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra
    • Sam Lakeras Sam Laker
    Peter Vaughan
    Peter Vaughan
    • Martin Slatteryas Martin Slattery
    Derren Nesbitt
    Derren Nesbitt
    • Colonel Hartmannas Colonel Hartmann
    Nadia Gray
    Nadia Gray
    • Karen Giseviusas Karen Gisevius
    Toby Robins
    • Ruthas Ruth
    Inger Stratton
    Inger Stratton
    • Annaas Anna
    Cyril Luckham
    Cyril Luckham
    • Cabinet ministeras Cabinet minister
    Edward Fox
    Edward Fox
    • Ritchie Jacksonas Ritchie Jackson
    J.A.B. Dubin-Behrmann
    • Josephas Joseph
    Michael Newport
    Michael Newport
    • Patrick Lakeras Patrick Laker
    Joscik Barbarossa
    Roy Hanlon
    Victor Beaumont
    Victor Beaumont
    • Radio Operatoras Radio Operator
    • (uncredited)
    Stanley Meadows
    Stanley Meadows
    • Psychiatristas Psychiatrist
    • (uncredited)
    George Murcell
    George Murcell
    • Frenzl's Guardas Frenzl's Guard
    • (uncredited)
    James Payne
    • Man at Printing Pressas Man at Printing Press
    • (uncredited)
    Robert Wisepart
    • Sonas Son
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Sidney J. Furie
    • Writers
      • Francis Clifford(novel)
      • Stanley Mann(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Sam Laker is an American industrialist, working in Britain, who has just been awarded an international award for industrial design. He is planning to travel to East Germany to attend a trade show and show off his invention, taking his 10 year old son with him for a holiday. Meanwhile a British Intelligence officer who served with Laker in the Second World War decides to use the opportunity of Laker's trip and his lack of an intelligence profile to coerce him into carrying out an assassination. —Sean Brennan <sean@bearpaw.dnet.co.uk>
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      • Slowly they stripped Sam Laker down until there was nothing but animal left...
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Thriller
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The gun prop used in this film was later converted to become Han Solo's blaster in Star Wars (1977).
    • Connections
      Referenced in Sidney J. Furie: Fire Up the Carousel!
    • Soundtracks
      You Are There
      Music by Harry Sukman, Lyrics by Paul Francis Webster

      Arranged by Gordon Jenkins, Produced by Jimmy Bowen

      Sung by Frank Sinatra accompanied by Harry Sukman Orchestra

    User reviews20

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    The man who did not know enough
    There were harsh words written of that movie on the site and I think it's a bit unfair.Sure the screenplay looks like a cross between " The man who knew too much" and "the Mandchourian candidate".Sure the symbolism is somewhat ponderous: the lady and her puppets,the tunnel and daylight again.But it's an entertaining thriller,ideal for a rainy day :the screenplay is certainly smarter than that of the average thriller of today;Frank Sinatra does a good job,supported by a good cast ,particularly Darren Nesbitt as Colonel Hartmann .Not a masterpiece but not a dud either.People who like the movies I have mentioned can have a look.
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    • Nov 20, 2008

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 20, 1967 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Der Mann am Draht
    • Filming locations
      • Alembic House - 93 Albert Embankment, Vauxhall, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Artanis Productions
      • Sinatra Enterprises
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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