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Five Cartridges

Five Cartridges

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Fünf Patronenhülsen
  • Genres: War, Drama
  • Release Date: 1960-11-03
  • Runtime: 90 minutes
  • Rating: 7.6/10 (8 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: DEFA
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.0293
  • Languages: German

Cast & Crew

Erwin Geschonneck

Erwin Geschonneck

as Kommissar Witting

Ulrich Thein

Ulrich Thein

as Wasja der Russe

Edwin Marian

Edwin Marian

as Jose der Spanier

Ernst-Georg Schwill

Ernst-Georg Schwill

as Willi der Deutsche

Armin Mueller-Stahl

Armin Mueller-Stahl

as Pierre, der Franzose

Manfred Krug

Manfred Krug

as Oleg der Pole

Günter Naumann

Günter Naumann

as Dimitri der Bulgare

Fritz Diez

Fritz Diez

as Major Balanos

Johannes Maus

Johannes Maus

as Karl

Jochen Diestelmann

Jochen Diestelmann

as Jerri

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Keywords

spainheatballspanish civil war (1936-39)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Five Cartridges?

Five Cartridges is a War, Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1960-11-03.

Who are the main actors in Five Cartridges?

The main cast includes Erwin Geschonneck, Ulrich Thein, Edwin Marian, Ernst-Georg Schwill, Armin Mueller-Stahl, .

Where can I watch Five Cartridges online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Five Cartridges is available.

Is Five Cartridges based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of Five Cartridges?

Five Cartridges has an IMDb rating of 7.6/10 based on 8 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Five Cartridges?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Five Cartridges?

The soundtrack was composed by DEFA. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Five Cartridges filmed?

Five Cartridges was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Five Cartridges?

The total runtime of Five Cartridges is 90 minutes.

Is Five Cartridges suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Five Cartridges?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Five Cartridges.

Does Five Cartridges have a post-credit scene?

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