The Naked Runner (1967): cast, story & where to watch
1967 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1967, The Naked Runner is a thriller and drama film directed by Sidney J. Furie, running about 101 minutes. “They found the key to Sam Laker. They wound it up good and tight. And then they turned him loose.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sam Laker is an American industrialist, working in Britain, who has just been awarded an international award for industrial design. He is planning to travel to East Germany to attend a trade show and show off his invention, taking his 10 year old son with him for a holiday. Meanwhile a British Intelligence officer who served with Laker in the Second World War decides to use the opportunity of Laker's trip and his lack of an intelligence profile to coerce him into carrying out an assassination.
Who’s in it. The Naked Runner stars Frank Sinatra as Sam Laker, Peter Vaughan as Martin Slattery, Nadia Gray as Karen Gisevius and Toby Robins as Ruth, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Naked Runner has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Naked Runner page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Naked Runner tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Naked Runner (1967)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Naked Runner change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Naked Runner worth watching?
- The Naked Runner holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Naked Runner?
- The Naked Runner stars Frank Sinatra, Peter Vaughan, Nadia Gray, Toby Robins and Derren Nesbitt.
- When was The Naked Runner released?
- The Naked Runner was released in 1967, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.