The Naked City(1989)
La ciudad al desnudo
The Naked City Synopsis
A gritty tale of survival set against a city ripe with violence and corruption. The Naked City tells the tale of Alfonso and Aurelia, who with their infant daughter flee the scene of a traffic accident they inadvertently caused, leaving several people seriously injured. On the run, they check into a hotel in a different part of the town. By coincidence, or fate, the hotel is about to be attacked by a violent gang, who resume to hold everyone hostage, moving room to room raping, killing and brutalizing the guests. When it is turn to visit with the young couple it is their time to decide to succumb to the violence, or fight back.
The Naked City (1989) is a thriller and drama film directed by Gabriel Retes, released on November 3, 1989 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Damián Alcázar, Pedro Altamirano, Martín Barraza and Carlos Chávez. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Gabriel Retes
- Writers:
- Ignacio Retes, Servando González, Ignacio Retes
- Producers:
- Gabriel Retes
- Production:
- Cooperativa Río Mixcoac
- Status:
- Released
The Naked City Cast & Crew
Main cast
Damián Alcázar
as La Suavecita
Pedro Altamirano
as Chilín
- Martín Barraza
Martín Barraza
as Alfonso
Carlos Chávez
as Abel
- Ignacio Elizarraras
Ignacio Elizarraras
as Recepcionista
- Lourdes Elizarrarás
Lourdes Elizarrarás
as Aurelia
- Graciela Lara
Graciela Lara
as Mamá
- Gonzalo Lora
Gonzalo Lora
as Tacotec
- Jaime Ramos
Jaime Ramos
as Panadero
Gabriel Retes
as Bar Owner
Alejandro Tamayo
as El Ruiseñor
Luis Felipe Tovar
as El King
Key crew
Directed by Gabriel Retes, written by Ignacio Retes, Servando González and Ignacio Retes, produced by Gabriel Retes.
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The Naked City Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Naked City – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Naked City online?
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Who stars in The Naked City?
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The main cast of The Naked City (1989) includes Damián Alcázar, Pedro Altamirano, Martín Barraza, Carlos Chávez and Ignacio Elizarraras. The film was directed by Gabriel Retes. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Naked City released?
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The Naked City was released on November 3, 1989 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is The Naked City worth watching?
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The Naked City (1989) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.