The Naked Runner (Sam Laker)

The Naked Runner (1966)

The Naked Runner is a 1967 British espionage film directed by Sidney J. Furie and starring Frank Sinatra, Peter Vaughan, Edward Fox.

After negotiations for him to star in Harper fell through, The Naked Runner was plan B. Sinatra had been impressed with 1965's The IPCRESS File and recruited its director Sidney J. Furie.

Opening to mostly poor reviews on July 19, 1967, The Naked Runner was criticised for its slow pace, camera work and plotting.

Film appearances include, The Naked Runner which starred Frank Sinatra, A Dandy in Aspic, Labyrinth (film), Muppet Christmas Carol, Muppet Treasure Island, and Little Shop of Horrors.

In 1967, he got second billing opposite Frank Sinatra in the film 'The Naked Runner'.

Sinatra and Dexter co-starred in a second film together Von Ryan's Express and Dexter subsequently produced The Naked Runner which starred Sinatra and was filmed in London.

The Naked Runner (1967)

- Naked Runner - 3.8% session ale (an Olympic creation)