Naked

Naked

Naked is a 1993 British film directed by Mike Leigh. Before this film, Leigh was known for subtler comedic dissections of middle-class and working-class manners. Naked was more stark and brutal than his previous works. Leigh relied heavily on improvisation in the making of the film, but little actual ad-libbing was filmed; lengthy rehearsals in character provided much of the script. Almost all of the dialogue was filmed as written. The film received largely favourable reviews. After a sexual encounter with a married woman in an alley in Manchester turns into a rape, Johnny steals a car and...
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quick facts
Release date:November 5, 1993
Directed by:Mike Leigh
Runtime:131 Minutes
Producer:Simon Channing-Williams
Editor:Jon Gregory
Music by:Andrew Dickson
Cinematography:Dick Pope
Screenplay by:Mike Leigh
Genre:Comedy

Award-winners from Naked

David Thewlis
David Thewlis
Character:Johnny
Born:March 20, 1963

Cast of Naked

Gina McKee
Gina McKee
Born:April 14, 1961
Age:50
Ewen Bremner
Ewen Bremner
Born:January 23, 1972
Age:40
Katrin Cartlidge
Katrin Cartlidge
Born:May 15, 1961
Died:Sept. 7, 2002
Lesley Sharp
Lesley Sharp
Born:1964
Age:48
Claire Skinner
Claire Skinner
Born:1965
Age:47
Susan Vidler
Susan Vidler
Born:1972
Age:40

Honors and Awards

YearAward Won
1993 New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actor, David Thewlis
1993 National Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actor, David Thewlis
1993 Cannes Best Director Award, Mike Leigh
1993 Cannes Best Actor Award, David Thewlis
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YearAward Nomination
1993 BAFTA Award for Best British Film, Simon Channing-Williams
1994 Independent Spirit Award for Best Foreign Film, Mike Leigh
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Filming locations for Naked

London
London

London /ˈlʌndən/ is the capital city of England and the United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its...
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • Q:
    Who played the production role for "Naked"?
  • A:
    Simon Channing-Williams was the film's producer.
  • Q:
    Who directed the film "Naked"?
  • A:
    Mike Leigh was the director of the film.
  • Q:
    Who wrote the music for the film Naked?
  • A:
    Andrew Dickson composed the music score for the soundtrack.
  • Q:
    "Naked" is of which genre?
  • A:
    The film is classified as... Drama and Comedy.
  • Q:
    Which actors were the stars of the film "Naked"?
  • A:
    David Thewlis, Lesley Sharp, Katrin Cartlidge and Ewen Bremner played roles in the movie.
  • Q:
    Which screenwriter wrote the film Naked?
  • A:
    Mike Leigh wrote the script for the movie.
  • Q:
    How many minutes is the runtime of the movie "Naked"?
  • A:
    The total time for the film is 131 minutes.
  • Q:
    Which locations were highlighted in the film Naked?
  • A:
    Locations used in the movie's production include London.
  • Q:
    When did the film "Naked" debut?
  • A:
    The movie premiered in 1993.
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