The Naked Kiss (1964) - The Criterion Collection

Synopsis

The setup is pure pulp: A former prostitute relocates to a buttoned-down suburb, determined to fit into mainstream society. But in the strange, hallucinatory territory of writer/director/producer Sam Fuller, perverse secrets simmer beneath a seemingly wholesome facade. Criterion is proud to present The Naked Kiss.

Cast

Kelly	Constance Towers
Griff	Anthony Eisley
Grant	Michael Dante
Candy	Virginia Grey
Mac	Patsy Kelly
Buff	Marie Devereux
Dusty	Karen Conrad
Kip	Gerald Michenaud
Bunny	Betty Robinson
Redhead	Breena Howard
Marshmallow	Sally Mills
Hatrack	Edy Williams
Miss Josephine	Betty Bronson
Officer Sam	Neyle Morrow

Credits

Director	Samuel Fuller
Written, produced, and directed by	Samuel Fuller
Costume design	Einar H. Bourman
Editing	Jerome Thoms
Cinematography	Stanley Cortez
Music	Paul Dunlap
Art director	Eugene Lourie

Disc Features

Theatrical trailer

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