The Naked Edge (1961)
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- Approved
- 1h 37min
- Crime, Mystery
- 18 Aug 1961 (Netherlands)
- Movie
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.
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| Gary Cooper | ... |
George Radcliffe
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| Deborah Kerr | ... |
Martha Radcliffe
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| Eric Portman | ... |
Jeremy Clay
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| Diane Cilento | ... |
Mrs. Heath
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| Hermione Gingold | ... |
Lilly Harris
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| Peter Cushing | ... |
Mr. Evan Wrack
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| Michael Wilding | ... |
Morris Brooke
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| Ronald Howard | ... |
Mr. Claridge
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| Ray McAnally | ... |
Donald Heath
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| Sandor Elès | ... |
Manfridi St John
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| Wilfrid Lawson | ... |
Mr. Pom
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| Helen Cherry | ... |
Miss Osborne
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| Joyce Carey | ... |
Victoria Hicks
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| Diane Clare | ... |
Betty
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| Frederick Leister | ... |
Judge
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| Martin Boddey | ... |
Jason Roote
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Peter Forbes-Robertson | ... |
Chauffeur
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| Jim Brady | ... |
Prisoner Escort (uncredited)
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Raymond Glendenning | ... |
Football Commentator (uncredited)
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Frank Hawkins | ... |
Usher (uncredited)
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| Douglas Muir | ... |
Police Clerk (uncredited)
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John Rae | ... |
London Chronicle Archivist (uncredited)
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| Robert Rietty | ... |
Dubbing (uncredited)
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| Rita Webb | ... |
Cleaner (uncredited)
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John Wilder | ... |
Man in Bar (uncredited)
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Hilary Wontner | ... |
1st Customer in Clay's Bookshop (uncredited)
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Middleton Woods | ... |
Judge's clerk (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Michael Anderson | ||
Written by
| Joseph Stefano | ... | (screenplay) |
| Max Ehrlich | ... | (novel: "First Train to Babylon") |
Produced by
| Marlon Brando Sr. | ... | executive producer |
| Georges Glass | ... | producer |
| Walter Seltzer | ... | producer |
Music by
| William Alwyn | ||
Cinematography by
| Erwin Hillier | ||
Editing by
| Gordon Pilkington | ||
Casting By
| Robert Lennard | ... | (uncredited) |
Art Direction by
| Carmen Dillon | ||
Set Decoration by
| Vernon Dixon | ||
Costume Design by
| Julie Harris | ||
Makeup Department
| Gordon Bond | ... | hair stylist |
| Tony Sforzini | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Bill Kirby | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Peter Bolton | ... | assistant director |
| William P. Cartlidge | ... | third assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
| Bill Beavis | ... | scenic artist (uncredited) |
| Ron Benton | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Robert Cartwright | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Anthony Pratt | ... | draughtsman (uncredited) |
| Gus Walker | ... | construction manager (uncredited) |
Sound Department
| Norman Coggs | ... | sound |
| Keith Batten | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
| Rusty Coppleman | ... | sound editor (uncredited) |
| Len Shilton | ... | sound (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Wally Byatt | ... | focus puller (uncredited) |
| Mike Roberts | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
| Tony White | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Location Management
| Bluey Hill | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Muir Mathieson | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Angela Martelli | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Jock MacGregor | ... | assistant to producers |
| Bob Simmons | ... | fight arranger |
| Barrie Davis | ... | production accountant (uncredited) |
| Inez Easton | ... | production secretary (uncredited) |
| Maureen Newman | ... | assistant production accountant (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- United Artists (1961) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1961) (United States) (theatrical)
- Kommunenes Filmcentral (KF) (1961) (Norway) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1961) (France) (theatrical)
- United Artists (1961) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox India (1961) (India) (theatrical) (as 20th Century Fox Corporation)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1992) (United States) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2000) (United States) (VHS)
- VellaVisión (2005) (Spain) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- MGM Home Entertainment (VHS package design)
- RCA (II) (recording system)
- Sinfonia of London (orchestra)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
George Radcliffe's testimony sends Donald Heath to prison for murder and the theft of over 60,000 pounds. Soon after, Radcliffe invests a large sum of money in an ultimately profitable business venture. Martha Radcliffe begins to suspect her husband of the crime.
Written by Greg Helton |
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| Taglines | ONLY THE MAN WHO WROTE PSYCHO COULD JOLT YOU LIKE THIS (original posters-all caps) See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Gary Cooper's cancer was at such an advanced stage that frequent breaks were required during filming for him to receive oxygen so he would be able to proceed to the next scene. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Gary Cooper: The Face of a Hero (1998). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | "Ladies and gentlemen, you now know who killed Jason Roote. Please do not reveal the secret to anyone." See more » |
| Quotes |
George Radcliffe:
Do you think a woman could live with a man and sleep with him and not know she was sleeping with a murderer? Martha Radcliffe: Do murderers make love differently? See more » |