The Naked Sun
Synopsis
Earth police detective Lije Baley and his robot associate, R. Daneel Olivaw, investigate an impossible murder on a planet where physical proximity is taboo but nudity is not.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rudolph Cartier
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Muller, Roger Parkes, Isaac Asimov
- Original Score
- Delia Derbyshire
- Original Title
- The Naked Sun
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- BBC TV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rudolph Cartier
Robert Muller, Roger Parkes, Isaac Asimov
Delia Derbyshire
Alan Bromly
Department Leadership Roster
Rudolph Cartier
Director
Robert Muller
Writer
Alan Bromly
Producer
Delia Derbyshire
Original Music Composer
James Weatherup
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Naked Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Naked Sun about?
Earth police detective Lije Baley and his robot associate, R. Daneel Olivaw, investigate an impossible murder on a planet where physical proximity is taboo but nudity is not.
Who directed The Naked Sun?
The Naked Sun was directed by Rudolph Cartier.
Who stars in The Naked Sun?
The principal cast of The Naked Sun includes Paul Maxwell, Trisha Noble, David Collings, Frederick Jaeger, John Robinson.
When was The Naked Sun released and how long is it?
The Naked Sun was released in 1969 with a total runtime of 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Naked Sun?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Naked Sun was composed by Delia Derbyshire.
Is The Naked Sun based on a book or true story?
The Naked Sun is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Isaac Asimov".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Naked Sun?
The Naked Sun holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).