Movie

The Five Forty-Eight

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Good to know

Director: James Ivory
Release date: 1979-11-07
Runtime: 58m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Broadway Theatre Archive

About The Five Forty-Eight

The Five Forty-Eight is a 1979 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by James Ivory, starring Laurence Luckinbill, Mary Beth Hurt and Laurinda Barrett. It has a runtime of 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Five Forty-Eight in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

An advertising man, emotionally estranged from his wife and those around him, has seduced and then fired and discarded his secretary. She pursues him and forces him to confront the squalor of his life.

Cast

Laurence Luckinbill

John Blake

Mary Beth Hurt

Jane Dent

Laurinda Barrett

Louise Blake

Philip Scher

Charlie Blake

Dale Hodges

Receptionist

Kathy Keeney

Anne Blake

Jon DeVries

Henry Watkins

Nicholas Luckinbill

Tad Watkins

Ann McDonough

June Thorpe

Robert Hitt

Price

Tiger Haynes

Guard

Susan Hovey

Girl in Elevator

Themes & keywords

based on short story

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Five Forty-Eight in United Kingdom?+

The Five Forty-Eight is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Kingdom. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Five Forty-Eight on Netflix?+

The Five Forty-Eight is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is The Five Forty-Eight?+

The Five Forty-Eight has a runtime of 58 minutes (58 minutes).

Who stars in The Five Forty-Eight?+

The Five Forty-Eight stars Laurence Luckinbill, Mary Beth Hurt, Laurinda Barrett, Philip Scher and Dale Hodges.

When did The Five Forty-Eight come out?+

The Five Forty-Eight is a 1979 movie directed by James Ivory.

What genre is The Five Forty-Eight?+

The Five Forty-Eight is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Five Forty-Eight?+

The Five Forty-Eight was directed by James Ivory.