The Naked Street (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1955, The Naked Street is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Maxwell Shane, running about 84 minutes. “They live on the main drag of Brooklyn's jungle !” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. To make an honest woman of his pregnant sister, Rosalie, callous New York mobster Phil Regal intimidates witnesses and bribes a store clerk to get Rosalie’s condemned boyfriend, Nicky Bradna, out of prison. But Regal’s meddling deeds soon backfire.
Who’s in it. The Naked Street stars Farley Granger as Nicholas 'Nicky' Bradna, Anthony Quinn as Phil Regal, Anne Bancroft as Rosalie Regalzyk and Peter Graves as Joe McFarland, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Naked Street has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, ScreenPix Apple TV Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Naked Street page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Naked Street tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Naked Street (1955)?
- In US, The Naked Street is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and ScreenPix Apple TV Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Naked Street worth watching?
- The Naked Street holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Naked Street?
- The Naked Street stars Farley Granger, Anthony Quinn, Anne Bancroft, Peter Graves and Else Neft.
- When was The Naked Street released?
- The Naked Street was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.