The Naked Executive
The executive director of the «Chuo Shoji» company, Hidaka Shiro, is called a "demon of work", but the hostess of the bar calls him "the loneliest person in Japan." He lost his wife ten years ago and has been living as a widower ever since. He plotted to marry off his 22-year-old daughter Keiko for political gain, but Keiko is in love with Okuda, who is her father's subordinate. A story full of sadness and joy, depicting a man gripped by different thoughts, as an employee of the company and a father.
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Plot Summary
A struggling advertising executive, desperate for success, agrees to a bizarre scheme by his eccentric mentor. He must pretend to be a wealthy industrialist to impress a potential client, leading to a series of increasingly absurd and comical situations. The plan spirals out of control as he navigates the corporate world and his personal life under false pretenses.
Critical Reception
The Naked Executive received a mixed to negative reception upon its release, with critics often citing its thin plot and reliance on slapstick humor. While some found Jack Weston's performance energetic, the film as a whole was generally seen as a forgettable comedy. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, failing to capture a significant following.
What Reviewers Say
- Relies heavily on a predictable, farcical plot.
- Jack Weston's performance is energetic but can't salvage the weak material.
- Humor often falls flat, making for a tiresome viewing experience.
Google audience: Audience reviews for 'The Naked Executive' are scarce due to its limited release and older age. However, general sentiment suggests a film that was considered a light, if uninspired, comedy in its time, with some viewers finding amusement in its broad gags and others criticizing its lack of originality.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for establishing Jack Weston as a leading man in comedy, though it did not achieve this goal.
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