The Naked and the Dead
The Naked and the Dead
Set during the Pacific War against the Japanese, this WW2 drama discerns between achieving one's mission at any cost versus preserving the lives under one's command and enforcing discipline through fear as opposed to mutual respect.
Mister Arn reviewedFebruary 25, 2025
“The Naked and the Dead” builds tension with solid battle sequences and a gripping jungle setting. It explores power struggles and war’s dehumanization but ends with a hollow speech after all we've witnessed.