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Naked Pursuit
Caught up in the swirling tide of student protests and riots, a young man becomes the unintentional murderer of a policeman. Handcuffed and enroute to jail, he escapes from the authorities and comes across a young woman on the beach, who is intent on committing suicide. The two embark on a passionate and violent affair.
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Plot Summary
A naive young man, the heir to a vast fortune, attempts to evade a series of gold-digging women who are after his money. He finds himself in increasingly absurd and comical situations as he tries to escape their clutches. Along the way, he encounters eccentric characters and faces bizarre challenges in his quest for genuine affection.
Critical Reception
Naked Pursuit is a lighthearted, albeit somewhat dated, sex comedy that relies heavily on its cast's comedic timing and physical gags. While it garnered moderate attention upon release for its playful approach to its subject matter, critical and audience reception has waned over the decades, often cited as a product of its time with a simplistic plot and predictable humor.
What Reviewers Say
The film offers some amusing moments, largely thanks to the performances of its lead actors.
The plot is straightforward and leans heavily on familiar comedic tropes.
Humor is often derived from slapstick and the predicaments the protagonist finds himself in.
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Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for other stars before Tony Curtis eventually took the lead role.
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