The Naked Prey
1965 film by Cornel Wilde / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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Directed by | Cornel Wilde |
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Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Running time | 96 minutes[1] |
Country | United States |
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Budget | $647,649[2] |
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.