We’re discussing the movie “Go Naked in the World” which was released in 1961. This drama focused on the life of a wealthy Greek immigrant’s son, his expectations and his complex relationship with a high-end prostitute. The film was directed by Ranald MacDougall and Charles Walters and featured actors such as Gina Lollobrigida, Anthony Franciosa, and Ernest Borgnine. In addition to an inside scoop on the storyline, let’s look at where the action was shot and some interesting behind-the-scenes facts.
Where it Filmed?
The scenes were captured in multiple locations. Filming took place in Acapulco, Mexico, San Francisco California, USA, and St. Louis Street, Lot 3, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios – 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA. It’s worth mentioning that the entire filming process was dated and started on the 15th of February 1960.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Gina Lollobrigida | Giulietta Cameron |
| Anthony Franciosa | Nick Stratton |
| Ernest Borgnine | Pete Stratton |
| Luana Patten | Yvonne Stratton |
| Will Kuluva | Argus Dlavolos |
| Philip Ober | Josh Kebner |
| John Kellogg | Hotel Detective |
| Nancy R. Pollock | Mary Stratton |
| Tracey Roberts | Diana |
| Leon Alton | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Don Anderson | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Rodney Bell | Parkson (uncredited) |
| Herman Belmonte | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Eumenio Blanco | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Herman Boden | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Lulu Mae Bohrman | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Nina Borget | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Paul Bradley | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| William Burnside | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Steve Carruthers | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Spencer Chan | Servant (uncredited) |
| Paul Cristo | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Oliver Cross | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Russell Custer | Construction Worker (uncredited) |
| Walt Davis | Construction Worker (uncredited) |
| Luis Delgado | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Ken DuMain | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Bess Flowers | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Charles Fogel | Chef (uncredited) |
| George Ford | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| John Gallaudet | Rupert (uncredited) |
| Rudy Germane | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Harold Goodwin | The Bartender (uncredited) |
| John Hart | Club Doorman (uncredited) |
| Chester Hayes | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| George Holmes | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Stuart Holmes | Anniversary Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Bob Hopkins | Man at Racetrack (uncredited) |
| Michael Jeffers | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Johnny Kern | Construction Worker (uncredited) |
| Dan Krohn | Yvonne’s Boyfriend (uncredited) |
| Frank Marlowe | Private Detective (uncredited) |
| Billy McCoy | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Tina Menard | Merchant (uncredited) |
| Jim Michael | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Carlos Montalbán | Maitre d’ (uncredited) |
| Sol Murgi | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Daniel Nunez | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| William H. O’Brien | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Monty O’Grady | Nightclub Patron (uncredited) |
| Nestor Paiva | Greek Friend of Pete’s (uncredited) |
| Emma Palmese | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| John Pedrini | Construction Worker (uncredited) |
| Maggie Pierce | Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited) |
| Murray Pollack | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Jose Portugal | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Bill Quinn | Pete’s Doctor (uncredited) |
| Paul Ravel | Bartender (uncredited) |
| Anthony Redondo | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Tony Regan | Party Guest (uncredited) |
| Jacqueline Smith | Teenage Girl (uncredited) |
| William Smith | Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited) |
| Harry Strang | Construction Worker (uncredited) |
| Chet Stratton | Jack (uncredited) |
| Ivan Triesault | M. Jacques Vrey (uncredited) |
| Yale Wexler | Charles Stacy (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- Despite an impressive cast and vast filming locations, the movie failed at the box office leading to a loss for MGM of about $1,462,000.
- The film was referenced in the movie (La becerrada) that was released two years later, in 1963.
- “Go Naked in the World” was released in different countries under various names including The Rent in His Hand in the US, Volupté in France, Desnuda frente al mundo in Spain, 蒼い渚 in Japan, and Alasti maailmassa in Finland.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Acapulco, Mexico
- Latitude: 16.8639515
- Longitude: -99.8822807
- Place ID: ChIJyVDOroVXyoUR46SQivfYAZg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico
- Timezone: America/Mexico_City
- Location Name: San Francisco, California, USA
- Latitude: 37.7749295
- Longitude: -122.4194155
- Place ID: ChIJIQBpAG2ahYAR_6128GcTUEo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Francisco, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: St. Louis Street, Lot 3, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios – 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0156228
- Longitude: -118.4044734
- Place ID: ChIJdxHqZwu7woARIFH4me3XCLo
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 10202 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
