Movie

Five Cartridges

★ 7.6(9)19601h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Frank Beyer
Release date: 1960-11-03
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: East Germany
Studio: DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

About Five Cartridges

Five Cartridges is a 1960 movie in the War and Drama genres, directed by Frank Beyer, starring Erwin Geschonneck, Ulrich Thein and Edwin Marian. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.6/10 from 9 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Five Cartridges in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

It is the year 1936 and the Spanish Civil War is raging. When the German commander of an international brigade is badly wounded he gives his five comrades a message which he divides up and secretes into in five cartridges. All five shells must reach the battalion in order for the message to be relayed. But Frenchman Pierre can’t bear the heat of the Sierra. When he leaves their hide-out to drink from a well he is hit by an enemy bullet.

Cast

Erwin Geschonneck

Kommissar Witting

Ulrich Thein

Wasja der Russe

Edwin Marian

Jose der Spanier

Ernst-Georg Schwill

Willi der Deutsche

Armin Mueller-Stahl

Pierre, der Franzose

Manfred Krug

Oleg der Pole

Günter Naumann

Dimitri der Bulgare

Fritz Diez

Major Balanos

Johannes Maus

Karl

Jochen Diestelmann

Jerri

Harald Jopt

Sanchez

Fritz Ernst Fechner

Jirka

Themes & keywords

spainheatballspanish civil war (1936-39)

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Five Cartridges in Mexico?+

Five Cartridges is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Five Cartridges on Netflix?+

Five Cartridges is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Five Cartridges?+

Five Cartridges has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Five Cartridges?+

Five Cartridges stars Erwin Geschonneck, Ulrich Thein, Edwin Marian, Ernst-Georg Schwill and Armin Mueller-Stahl.

When did Five Cartridges come out?+

Five Cartridges is a 1960 movie directed by Frank Beyer.

What genre is Five Cartridges?+

Five Cartridges is War and Drama film.

Who directed Five Cartridges?+

Five Cartridges was directed by Frank Beyer.