The Naked Kiss | COLORIZED | Samuel Fuller Film | Crime | Drama Movie - Video

Colorized Classic Movie: The Naked Kiss - A former prostitute relocates to a buttoned-down suburb, determined to fit in with mainstream society. But perverse secrets simmer beneath the wholesome surface.

The Naked Kiss (1964)
Director: Samuel Fuller
Writers: Samuel Fuller
Stars: Constance Towers, Anthony Eisley, Michael Dante
Genre: Crime, Drama
Country: United States
Language: English
Release Date: 1 May 1964 (USA)
Filming Location: Samuel Goldwyn Studios - 7200 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, California, USA

Storyline:
The setup is pure pulp: A former prostitute (a crackerjack Constance Towers) relocates to a buttoned-down suburb, determined to fit in with mainstream society. But in the strange, hallucinatory territory of writer-director-producer Samuel Fuller, perverse secrets simmer beneath the wholesome surface. Featuring radical visual touches, full-throttle performances, brilliant cinematography by Stanley Cortez, and one bizarrely beautiful musical number, The Naked Kiss is among Fuller's greatest, boldest entertainments.

Reviews:
""Pickup on South Street" 1953, an 80-minute film noir gem, is a favorite of mine. Richard Widmark and Thelma Ritter (not just exceptional in romantic comedy supporting Rock Hudson and Doris Day in "Pillow Talk") were the two characters and performances I like best. Filmmaker Sam Fuller's creative writing, directing strength, and (indie) producing savvy continued to shine in "The Naked Kiss" 1964. It is the ultimate pulp fiction: high drama soap, touch of camp and tints of film noir. Beautifully shot in Black and White. Terrific cast with Constance Towers as Kelly, the central power of energy and charm, and undeterred determination; Anthony Eisley as Griff, the gruff, tough cop with a tender heart underneath; and the townsfolk of varying characters, nice and not-so-nice to downright sleazy, crooked ones, male or female, and a number of child performances for that matter. Yet with all this, there is a blossoming healthy, full of goodwill story about handicapped youngsters, being encouraged to stand up and be happy in spite of their weaknesses.

The opening segment (before the title/credits roll) is in itself an emphatic revelation. Kelly truly wants to turn over a new leaf, and she readily shares and helps others without guile. She is no loser. She's our heroine of the story. Tearjerker? Certainly can be. Thriller suspense, too? Definitely. Will she be innocently proclaimed? Will the witness precious be found? We would root for her, our Kelly. She is so 'gung ho' and downright nice to everyone (but she can also stand up tough against the 'bad' ones). Fuller's script runs its own natural course with surprises and satisfying plot twists never lacking.

This may not be for everyone (NFE). But if you can take high drama with wide human emotional range, appreciate energetic 'filmic' storytelling with intrigue, you'll enjoy this movie immensely. A Sam Fuller film doesn't disappoint but deserves applause practically guaranteed. His films are no fuss, straightforward and bold, frank and colorful in dialog, and there's the element of raw sophistication (sounds oxymoron, but life is full of contradictions)."
- written by "ruby_fff" on IMDb.com

Also Known As (AKA):
(original title) The Naked Kiss
Argentina El beso amargo
Brazil O Beijo Amargo
Bulgaria (Bulgarian title) Голата целувка
Canada (English title) The Naked Kiss
Denmark Det nøgne kys
Finland Alaston suudelma
France Police spéciale
Greece (transliterated title) O dolofonos me to agnosto parelthon
Hungary A meztelen csók
Iran (Persian title) Booseye Berahne
Italy (TV title) Il bacio perverso
Italy Il bacio nudo
Japan (Japanese title) 裸のキッス
Mexico El beso amargo
Poland Nagi pocałunek
Portugal Uma Luz no Submundo
Soviet Union (Russian title) Обнаженный поцелуй
Spain Una luz en el hampa
UK The Naked Kiss
USA (working title) The Iron Kiss
USA The Naked Kiss
Uruguay (original subtitled version) El beso amargo
West Germany Der nackte Kuß

····················································································

✘ Website: https://www.artflix.info

FOLLOW US!
✘ Twitter - https://twitter.com/Artflixtv

SUPPORT US!
✘ Membership: https://bit.ly/33nGlVm

MORE MOVIES!
► Film Noir: https://bit.ly/3yP7UR2
► Classic Movies: https://bit.ly/2VhJRN2
► All Playlists: https://bit.ly/2AsmqTR

#classicmovies #filmnoir #colorizedmovies

····················································································

COPYRIGHT: All of the films published by us are legally licensed. We have acquired the rights (at least for specific territories) from the rightholders by contract. If you have questions please send an email to: info[at]amogo.de, Amogo Networx - The AVOD Channel Network, www.amogo-networx.com.