
The Naked and the Dead
Youth and love and wartime-- the best-seller that electrified seven million readers!
Directed by Raoul Walsh
Produced by Paul Gregory Productions, RKO Radio Pictures
A wartime drama following soldiers learning hard lessons about courage and mortality amid the chaos and danger of World War II combat.
Fighting men in World War II learn the value of courage and quickness at the risk of losing their lives.
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Questions people ask
Is The Naked and the Dead scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is The Naked and the Dead sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Is The Naked and the Dead violent? Somewhat. More violent than 60% of films.
Does The Naked and the Dead end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Naked and the Dead easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Conventional, and it does not land.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like The Naked and the Dead
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Naked and the Dead
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Naked and the Dead, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Naked and the Dead, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Naked and the Dead, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





























































