The Naked City
La ciudad al desnudo
Synopsis
A gritty tale of survival set against a city ripe with violence and corruption. The Naked City tells the tale of Alfonso and Aurelia, who with their infant daughter flee the scene of a traffic accident they inadvertently caused, leaving several people seriously injured. On the run, they check into a hotel in a different part of the town. By coincidence, or fate, the hotel is about to be attacked by a violent gang, who resume to hold everyone hostage, moving room to room raping, killing and brutalizing the guests. When it is turn to visit with the young couple it is their time to decide to succumb to the violence, or fight back.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gabriel Retes
- Screenplay & Story
- Ignacio Retes
- Original Score
- Rodrigo Mendoza Millán
- Original Title
- La ciudad al desnudo
- Country of Origin
- Mexico
- Spoken Languages
- Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Cooperativa Río Mixcoac
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gabriel Retes
Ignacio Retes, Gabriel Retes, Servando González
Rodrigo Mendoza Millán
Víctor Mondragón
Gabriel Retes
Department Leadership Roster
Gabriel Retes
Director
Ignacio Retes
Screenplay
Gabriel Retes
Writer
Carmen Garza
Costume Design
Víctor Mondragón
Editor
Gabriel Retes
Producer
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1989
1989
MOVIES_R [NC17/18+/NR] in English
MOVIES_NC17 [R/18+/NR] + Director's Cut + Non-English
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Naked City
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What is The Naked City about?
A gritty tale of survival set against a city ripe with violence and corruption. The Naked City tells the tale of Alfonso and Aurelia, who with their infant daughter flee the scene of a traffic accident they inadvertently caused, leaving several people seriously injured. On the run, they check into a hotel in a different part of the town. By coincidence, or fate, the hotel is about to be attacked by a violent gang, who resume to hold everyone hostage, moving room to room raping, killing and brutalizing the guests. When it is turn to visit with the young couple it is their time to decide to succumb to the violence, or fight back.
Who directed The Naked City?
The Naked City was directed by Gabriel Retes.
Who stars in The Naked City?
The principal cast of The Naked City includes Damián Alcázar, Pedro Altamirano, Martín Barraza, Carlos Chávez, Ignacio Elizarraras.
When was The Naked City released and how long is it?
The Naked City was released in 1989 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Naked City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Naked City was composed by Rodrigo Mendoza Millán.