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The Naked Kiss

The Naked Kiss

Crime · Drama · 1964

A former prostitute works to create a new life for herself in a small town, but a shocking discovery could threaten everything.

Movie details

The Naked Kiss

“Shock and Shame Story of a Night Girl!”

1964 Crime · Drama 1h 33m

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7.0 / 10

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A former prostitute works to create a new life for herself in a small town, but a shocking discovery could threaten everything.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over The Naked Kiss?

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Samuel Fuller

Written by

Samuel Fuller

Constance Towers

Constance Towers

Kelly

Michael Dante

Michael Dante

J.L. Grant

Anthony Eisley

Anthony Eisley

Capt. Griff

Virginia Grey

Virginia Grey

Candy

Patsy Kelly

Patsy Kelly

Mac, Head Nurse

Marie Devereux

Marie Devereux

Buff

K

Karen Conrad

Dusty

Court is in session

Put The Naked Kiss on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.