The Naked Prey
film by Wilde [1966]
The Naked Prey, American adventure film, released in 1966, that Cornel Wilde starred in, directed, and produced. The film was inspired by the experiences of explorer John Colter, who was pursued by Blackfoot warriors through the American frontier in the early 1800s. The film is set in colonial South Africa in the late 19th century and features Wilde as a safari guide for hunters in search of elephants. When his clients ignore his advice and insult local tribesmen, the tribesmen capture the group and then kill the men in horrendous ways. One is roasted alive on a spit, and another ...(100 of 257 words)