The Naked Man (1998)

Chiropractor by day. Wrestler by night.

DramaComedy

A man takes matters into his own hands when a pharmaceutical kingpin moves into his town to cause some real trouble.

Release Date: August 2, 1998
Runtime: 1h 38m
Rating: 4.1/10 (15 votes)

Director: J. Todd Anderson

Cast: Michael Rapaport, Arija Bareikis, Rachael Leigh Cook, Martin Ferrero, Joe Grifasi, John Carroll Lynch, John Slattery, Michael Jeter

Production: October Films

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Full Cast (53 people)

Michael Rapaport as Edward Bliss Jr.
Arija Bareikis as Kim Bliss
Rachael Leigh Cook as Deloris
Martin Ferrero as Sammy
Joe Grifasi as Koski
John Carroll Lynch as Driver
John Slattery as Burns
Michael Jeter as Sticks
Peter Thoemke as Ed Bliss Sr.
Nancy Plank as Mrs. Bliss
Steve Shaffer as Dr. Poland
Charles Brin as Mr. Renfrow
Jessica Shepherd as Patty
Jesse Morse as Bully
Katherine Disque as The Adjusted Woman
Isabell O'Connor as Vice Principal
Jonathan Rylander as Middle Eddie (12 yrs)
Traci Christofore as Rescue Girl
Ken Resnick as Mr. Connigliaro
Rick Schlecht as Cub Scout Leader
Mick Karch as Big Time Announcer #1
Dale Dunham as Big Time Announcer #2
Jeff Kline as Shuffling Man
April Berquist as White Wall Nurse
Wayne A. Evenson as Bartender
Terry Hempleman as Biker
Jimmy Noonan as Forklift Thug
James Gaulke as Lawyer
Jay Albright as Manager
Mark Povinelli as Little Person

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The Naked Man

The Naked Man

The Naked Man

Chiropractor by day. Wrestler by night.

The Naked Man

The Naked Man

Chiropractor by day. Wrestler by night.

98 min

A man takes matters into his own hands when a pharmaceutical kingpin moves into his town to cause some real trouble.

Chiropractor by day. Wrestler by night.

98 min

A man takes matters into his own hands when a pharmaceutical kingpin moves into his town to cause some real trouble.

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Release Date8/2/1998

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Cast

Michael Rapaport

as Edward Bliss Jr.

Arija Bareikis

as Kim Bliss

Rachael Leigh Cook

as Deloris

Martin Ferrero

as Sammy

Joe Grifasi

as Koski

John Carroll Lynch

as Driver

John Slattery

as Burns

Michael Jeter

as Sticks

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Naked Man about?▾

A man takes matters into his own hands when a pharmaceutical kingpin moves into his town to cause some real trouble.

How long is The Naked Man?▾

1h 38m

When was The Naked Man released?▾

August 2, 1998

Who directed The Naked Man?▾

J. Todd Anderson

Who stars in The Naked Man?▾

Michael Rapaport, Arija Bareikis, Rachael Leigh Cook

What genre is The Naked Man?▾

Drama, Comedy