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The Naked and the Dead

WW2 drama exploring the moral dilemma of prioritizing mission success over human life, contrasting brutal discipline with mutual respect.

During World War 2, a team of officers on a Pacific island live a life of luxury, seeing war as a game they're certain to win. Meanwhile, common soldiers are viewed as mere pawns. When the fighting slows, the Commander sends a squad to a mountain behind enemy lines to gather intel on Japanese troop movements. Led by a tough, cynical Sergeant who takes no prisoners and even pillages the enemy dead, the team embarks on their mission. However, before they depart, a wealthy and privileged lieutenant is reassigned to lead the squad after criticizing the Commander's treatment of common soldiers. The seasoned Sergeant is determined to complete the mission as ordered, and he'll stop at nothing to ensure its success.

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Info about The Naked and the Dead

Studio(s): Paul Gregory Productions

Originally Released: United States, Aug 06, 1958

Production Country: United States

Budget: $3,000,000.00

Genres:Drama, War