The Naked City (1989)
The Naked City (1989), directed by Gabriel Retes, starring Damián Alcázar and Pedro Altamirano.
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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.
- Gabriel RetesDirector, Producer, Writer
- Víctor MondragónEditing
- Ignacio RetesStory, Screenplay
- Servando GonzálezStory
Trivia
- It premiered on November 3, 1989, a Friday.
- It runs 1h31 — a typical feature length.
- Its original title is "La ciudad al desnudo".
- This film's quiz has 9 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.
Production
- StudiosCooperativa Río Mixcoac
- CountriesMexico
- LanguagesSpanish
- StatusReleased
Cast
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Damián Alcázar
La Suavecita -
Pedro Altamirano
Chilín - Martin Barraza Alfonso
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Carlos Chávez
Abel - Ignacio Elizarraras Recepcionista
- Lourdes Elizarrarás Aurelia
- Graciela Lara Mamá
- Gonzalo Lora Tacotec
- Jaime Ramos Panadero
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Gabriel Retes
Bar Owner -
Alejandro Tamayo
El Ruiseñor -
Luis Felipe Tovar
El King - Jorge Victoria Papá
Quiz about this movie
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Crew
- Gabriel Retes Director
- Víctor Mondragón Editing
- Gabriel Retes Producer
- Gabriel Retes Writer
- Ignacio Retes Story
- Ignacio Retes Screenplay
- Servando González Story
Questions about this film
What is The Naked City about?
The Naked City: 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 differe…
Who directed The Naked City?
The Naked City was directed by Gabriel Retes in 1989.
Who stars in The Naked City?
The cast of The Naked City includes Damián Alcázar, Pedro Altamirano, Martin Barraza, Carlos Chávez and Ignacio Elizarraras.
How long is The Naked City?
The Naked City runs for 91 minutes, or 1h31.
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