The Naked Prey

This article is about the 1965 film. For other uses, see Naked Prey (disambiguation).
The Naked Prey
Theatrical release poster
Directed byCornel Wilde
Written by
  • Clint Johnston
  • Don Peters
Produced by
  • Cornel Wilde
  • Sven Persson
Starring
Distributed byParamount Pictures
Release dates
Running time
96 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
Languages
Budget$647,649[2]

The Naked Prey is a 1965 American adventure film[3] 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.

  1. ^ "The Naked Prey (12)". British Board of Film Classification. October 19, 2015. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  2. ^ Dick, Bernard F. (2001). Engulfed: The Death of Paramount Pictures and the Birth of Corporate Hollywood. University Press of Kentucky. ISBN 0-8131-2202-3.
  3. ^ Stafford, Jeff. "The Naked Prey". Turner Classic Movies. Turner Entertainment Networks. Retrieved 2 November 2014.