The Naked and the Dead (1958) – DVD
War strips men down to their rawest instincts. Based on Norman Mailer’s landmark novel, this powerful 1958 World War II drama stars Aldo Ray and Cliff Robertson as soldiers fighting both the enemy and each other in the brutal jungles of the Pacific. Under the command of a tyrannical general, the men of a platoon are pushed to their physical and moral limits — and not all of them will make it back.
Directed by Raoul Walsh, The Naked and the Dead is a bold and unflinching adaptation of one of the greatest American war novels ever written. A rare and compelling collectible DVD for fans of classic Hollywood war films, Aldo Ray, and Cliff Robertson.
- Starring: Aldo Ray, Cliff Robertson
- Director: Raoul Walsh
- Based On: Norman Mailer’s novel
- Genre: War / Drama
- Year: 1958
- Format: DVD-R
- Era: Classic Hollywood War Cinema
A rare adaptation of Norman Mailer’s masterpiece — add this collectible DVD to your library today!