The Naked Edge
“ONLY THE MAN WHO WROTE PSYCHO COULD JOLT YOU LIKE THIS!”
Synopsis
Five years after George Radcliffe was the chief witness in a high profile murder case, his wife receives a blackmailing letter accusing him of the crime.
Top Cast
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Gary Cooper
George Radcliffe
Deborah Kerr
Martha Radcliffe
Eric Portman
Jeremy Clay
Diane Cilento
Mrs. Heath
Hermione Gingold
Lilly Harris
Peter Cushing
Mr. Evan Wrack
Michael Wilding
Morris Brooke
Ronald Howard
Mr. Claridge
Ray McAnally
Donald Heath
Sandor Elès
Manfridi
Wilfrid Lawson
Mr. Pom
Helen Cherry
Miss Osborne
Joyce Carey
Victoria Hicks
Diane Clare
Betty
Frederick Leister
Judge
Martin Boddey
Jason Roote
Peter Wayn
Chauffeur
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 28, 1961
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Anderson
- Screenplay & Story
- Joseph Stefano
- Original Score
- William Alwyn
- Original Title
- The Naked Edge
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Pennebaker-Baroda Productions, Baroda, United Artists
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Anderson
Joseph Stefano, Max Ehrlich
William Alwyn
Erwin Hillier
Gordon Pilkington
George Glass, Walter Seltzer, Marlon Brando Sr.
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph Stefano
Screenplay
Michael Anderson
Director
Gordon Pilkington
Editor
George Glass
Producer
Walter Seltzer
Producer
Julie Harris
Costume Design
Erwin Hillier
Director of Photography
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
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Naked Edge
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Naked Edge about?
Five years after George Radcliffe was the chief witness in a high profile murder case, his wife receives a blackmailing letter accusing him of the crime.
Who directed The Naked Edge?
The Naked Edge was directed by Michael Anderson.
Who stars in The Naked Edge?
The principal cast of The Naked Edge includes Gary Cooper, Deborah Kerr, Eric Portman, Diane Cilento, Hermione Gingold.
When was The Naked Edge released and how long is it?
The Naked Edge was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Naked Edge?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Naked Edge was composed by William Alwyn.
Is The Naked Edge based on a book or true story?
The Naked Edge is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Max Ehrlich".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Naked Edge?
The Naked Edge holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).