The Naked Dawn
# The Naked Dawn

The Naked Dawn is a 1955 American Technicolor Western film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer starring Arthur Kennedy and Betta St. John.

## Plot

The story focuses on a poor but proud farmer named Manuel and his wife Maria. When glib-tongued drifter Santiago tries to get Manuel mixed up in a robbery, the farmer is at first resistant, but is goaded into joining Santiago. Corrupted by the prospect of untold wealth, Manuel begins plotting the murder of Santiago; meanwhile, Maria makes plans to run off with the handsome stranger.

## Cast

* Arthur Kennedy as Santiago
* Betta St. John as Maria Lopez
* Eugene Iglesias as Manuel Lopez
* Charlita as Tita
* Roy Engel as Guntz
* Tony Martinez as Vicente
* Francis McDonald as Railroad guard

## Additional information

* Shot in ten days.
* François Truffaut cited this film as an inspiration for the characters in Jules and Jim.
