The Naked Man (1998 film)

The Naked Man is a 1998 comedy film, produced by Naked Man Productions, directed by J. Todd Anderson and co-written by Anderson and Ethan Coen.

Plot
Dr. Edward Blis, Jr, a chiropractor by day, moonlights as a professional wrestler at night. His wrestling name is the Naked Man and he wears a naked body suit when wrestling. After his parents are killed by Sticks Varona, a cripple with crutches which double as machine guns, and an Elvis Presley impersonator, he loses his sanity. He adopts the persona of his wrestling character and goes on a rampage of revenge.

Cast

 * Michael Rapaport as Dr. Edward Blis, Jr.
 * Michael Jeter as Sticks Varona
 * John Carroll Lynch as Sticks' Driver
 * Arija Bareikis as Kim Bliss
 * Rachael Leigh Cook as Delores
 * Joe Grifasi as Det. Koski
 * John Slattery as Burns

Production
The film was shot in Minnesota, and featured Jordan, Minnesota and the Minneapolis Armory.

Music
An official soundtrack for the movie was never released, but the film featured a score composed by Edward Bilous. And several songs written by Anderson and Coen, such as "Baby I Need Your Number" performed by Danny Wilde of The Rembrandts "I Do" performed by Debbie Gibson and "Expelled" performed by Delbert McClinton.

Reception
On Rotten Tomatoes the film has an approval rating of 20% based on reviews from 5 critics.