The Naked Runner
"They found the key to Sam Laker. They wound it up good and tight. And then they turned him loose."
Originally released in 1967. The Naked Runner is a drama/thriller film. directed by Sidney J. Furie.
Starring Frank Sinatra, Peter Vaughan, and Nadia Gray
Synopsis
Sam Laker is an American industrialist, working in Britain, who has just been awarded an international award for industrial design. He is planning to travel to East Germany to attend a trade show and show off his invention, taking his 10 year old son with him for a holiday. Meanwhile a British Intelligence officer who served with Laker in the Second World War decides to use the opportunity of Laker's trip and his lack of an intelligence profile to coerce him into carrying out an assassination.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 19, 1967
58 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (7 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Sinatra Enterprises
- Artanis Productions
- Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Naked Runner about?
Sam Laker is an American industrialist, working in Britain, who has just been awarded an international award for industrial design. He is planning to travel to East Germany to attend a trade show a...
Who directed The Naked Runner?
The Naked Runner was directed by Sidney J. Furie.
How long is The Naked Runner?
The Naked Runner has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was The Naked Runner released?
The Naked Runner was released on July 19, 1967 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Naked Runner?
The main cast of The Naked Runner includes Frank Sinatra, Peter Vaughan, Nadia Gray, Toby Robins, Derren Nesbitt.