The Naked Prey (1966)

Directed by

Cornel Wilde

Genre

adventure film

Country

South Africa, United States

Runtime

1h 31m

Rated

18

Rating

6.6 of 10 from 112 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A safari guide is stripped naked and hunted across the African wilderness by a group of warriors. His only goal is to outrun and outwit them to stay alive.

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What happens

The Naked Prey is a 1965 American adventure film directed and co-produced by Cornel Wilde, who also stars in the lead role. Set in the South African veldt, the film's plot centers around a safari guide trying to survive in the veldt's harsh environment, while trying to avoid death at the hands of vengeful African warriors. The story is loosely based on the experiences of American explorer John Colter. The acclaimed screenplay earned writers Clint Johnson and Don Peters an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Screenplay. The film premiered at the 1965 San Sebastián International Film Festival, then was released in the United States on March 23, 1966. Made on a scant budget of less than $700,000, the film was shot entirely on location in southern Africa. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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