Daughter of the Sun
Synopsis
When her nudist lifestyle is discovered, a schoolteacher must defend herself before the Board of Education. A male colleague accompanies her to the nudist camp to see for himself exactly what goes on there.
Top Cast
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Pamela Walker
Jerome Eden
Keith Lawrence
Michael Borgine
Grady Ives
Pearl Krohn
Olive Simmons
Avis Holmes
Martha Barnes
Darrin Ainsworth
Boyd Greshen
Rockwell Morrow
Narrator (voice)
Elsie Kerbin
Nudist (uncredited)
Craig Maudslay Jr.
Nudist (uncredited)
Dolores K. Norris
Nudist (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 1, 1962
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$11K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herschell Gordon Lewis
- Screenplay & Story
- Herschell Gordon Lewis, David F. Friedman
- Original Title
- Daughter of the Sun
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Budget
- $11K
- Production Studios
- Lucky Pierre Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herschell Gordon Lewis
Herschell Gordon Lewis, David F. Friedman
Herschell Gordon Lewis
Elsie Kerbin
David F. Friedman
Department Leadership Roster
Herschell Gordon Lewis
Writer
David F. Friedman
Writer
Herschell Gordon Lewis
Director
David F. Friedman
Producer
Herschell Gordon Lewis
Director of Photography
Elsie Kerbin
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Daughter of the Sun
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Daughter of the Sun about?
When her nudist lifestyle is discovered, a schoolteacher must defend herself before the Board of Education. A male colleague accompanies her to the nudist camp to see for himself exactly what goes on there.
Who directed Daughter of the Sun?
Daughter of the Sun was directed by Herschell Gordon Lewis.
Who stars in Daughter of the Sun?
The principal cast of Daughter of the Sun includes Rusty Allen, Jerome Eden, Michael Borgine, Pearl Krohn, Avis Holmes.
When was Daughter of the Sun released and how long is it?
Daughter of the Sun was released in 1962 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.