Five Cartridges
Originally released in 1960. Five Cartridges is a war/drama film. directed by Frank Beyer.
Starring Erwin Geschonneck, Ulrich Thein, and Edwin Marian
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 3, 1960
65 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (8 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
East Germany
Production
Director
Top Cast
Erwin Geschonneck
as Kommissar Witting
Ulrich Thein
as Wasja der Russe
Edwin Marian
as Jose der Spanier
Ernst-Georg Schwill
as Willi der Deutsche
Armin Mueller-Stahl
as Pierre, der Franzose
Manfred Krug
as Oleg der Pole
Günter Naumann
as Dimitri der Bulgare
Fritz Diez
as Major Balanos
Johannes Maus
as Karl
Jochen Diestelmann
as Jerri
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Five Cartridges about?
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...
Who directed Five Cartridges?
Five Cartridges was directed by Frank Beyer.
How long is Five Cartridges?
Five Cartridges has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Five Cartridges released?
Five Cartridges was released on November 3, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Five Cartridges?
The main cast of Five Cartridges includes Erwin Geschonneck, Ulrich Thein, Edwin Marian, Ernst-Georg Schwill, Armin Mueller-Stahl.