The Naked Street
“They live on the main drag of Brooklyn's jungle !”
Synopsis
To make an honest woman of his pregnant sister, Rosalie, callous New York mobster Phil Regal intimidates witnesses and bribes a store clerk to get Rosalie’s condemned boyfriend, Nicky Bradna, out of prison. But Regal’s meddling deeds soon backfire.
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Farley Granger
Nicholas 'Nicky' Bradna
Anthony Quinn
Phil Regal
Anne Bancroft
Rosalie Regalzyk
Peter Graves
Joe McFarland
Else Neft
Mrs. Regalzyk
Sara Berner
Millie Swadke
Jerry Paris
Latzi Franks
Mario Siletti
Antonio Cardini
James Flavin
Attorney Michael X. Flanders
Whit Bissell
Dist. Atty. Blaker
Joe Turkel
Shimmy
Joyce Terry
Margie (as Joy Terry)
Harry Tyler
I. Barricks
Jerry Hausner
Louie
Frank Baker
G. Pat Collins
Jeanne Cooper
Evelyn, Latzi's fiancée (uncredited)
Angela Stevens
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 1, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Maxwell Shane
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo Katcher, Maxwell Shane
- Original Score
- Ernest Gold, Emil Newman
- Original Title
- The Naked Street
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Edward Small Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Maxwell Shane
Leo Katcher, Maxwell Shane
Ernest Gold, Emil Newman
Floyd Crosby
Grant Whytock
Edward Small
Department Leadership Roster
Grant Whytock
Editor
Floyd Crosby
Director of Photography
Leo Katcher
Screenplay
Edward Small
Producer
Ted Haworth
Production Design
Maxwell Shane
Screenplay
Maxwell Shane
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Naked Street
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Naked Street about?
To make an honest woman of his pregnant sister, Rosalie, callous New York mobster Phil Regal intimidates witnesses and bribes a store clerk to get Rosalie’s condemned boyfriend, Nicky Bradna, out of prison. But Regal’s meddling deeds soon backfire.
Who directed The Naked Street?
The Naked Street was directed by Maxwell Shane.
Who stars in The Naked Street?
The principal cast of The Naked Street includes Farley Granger, Anthony Quinn, Anne Bancroft, Peter Graves, Else Neft.
When was The Naked Street released and how long is it?
The Naked Street was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Naked Street?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Naked Street was composed by Ernest Gold, Emil Newman.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Naked Street?
The Naked Street holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).