Naked Youth

Naked Youth is a 1961 American drama film directed by John F. Schreyer. It stars Robert Hutton and Carol Ohmart.

Naked Youth
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Directed byJohn F. Schreyer
Written byLester Wm. Berke (based on a story) &
Robert J. Black Jr. (screenplay) and
Lester Wm. Berke (screenplay) and
Dean Romano (screenplay)
Gary Judis (based on a story)
Produced byJohn A. Bushelman (producer)
Fred Ready (executive producer)
Starring
CinematographyLloyd Knechtel
Edited byDwight Caldwell
Music byRichard LaSalle
Production
company
Gold Air Shows
Distributed byCinema Associates
Release date
1961
Running time
73 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The film is also known as Wild Youth.

Plot summary

Two fugitives from a New Mexico prison farm, "Switch" and Frankie, encounter a 16-year-old farm girl, Donna, and go on the run together. After accepting a ride from a stranger, Rivas, when their car breaks down, the group encounters a drug dealer and murderer, Maddo, and his strung-out girlfriend, Madge who is addicted to heroin.

Cast

Production

It was filmed in Tucumcari, New Mexico.[1] According to John Goddard, the cast stayed at a motel during the filming. He also said that it was originally titled Switchblade.[2]

Release

It was released on a double-bill with 48 Hours to Live (1960).[3] It was later released on VHS by Rhino Home Video on November 19, 1987 and on DVD by Sinister Cinema.

References
  1. "Filmed in New Mexico". The Public Library. Retrieved December 18, 2022.
  2. Clemens, Samuel. "John Goddard", Western Clippings. March 2023
  3. "Your Film Fare for the Week". Chula-Vista Star News. Chula Vista, California. December 8, 1960. p. 33.
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