The Naked Dawn

The Naked Dawn is a 1955 American Technicolor Western film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer starring Arthur Kennedy and Betta St. John.

Plot
The story focuses on a poor but proud farmer named Manuel and his wife Maria. When glib-tongued drifter Santiago tries to get Manuel mixed up in a robbery, the farmer is at first resistant, but is goaded into joining Santiago. Corrupted by the prospect of untold wealth, Manuel begins plotting the murder of Santiago; meanwhile, Maria makes plans to run off with the handsome stranger.

Cast

 * Arthur Kennedy as Santiago
 * Betta St. John as Maria Lopez
 * Eugene Iglesias as Manuel Lopez
 * Charlita as Tita
 * Roy Engel as Guntz
 * Tony Martinez as Vicente
 * Francis McDonald as Railroad guard

Additional information

 * Shot in ten days.
 * François Truffaut cited this film as an inspiration for the characters in Jules and Jim.