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The Fifth Floor

"The Nightmare Is Knowing You're Sane."

November 15, 1978 1h 30m 4.5/10 (15 votes)

Originally released in 1978. The Fifth Floor is a horror film. directed by Howard Avedis.

Starring Bo Hopkins, Dianne Hull, and Patti D'Arbanville

Synopsis

A young woman collapses on the disco dance floor of what's revealed to be strychnine poisoning. Assuming that this is an attempt at suicide, her boyfriend and doctor have her committed to the Fifth Floor, an asylum with obviously crazy inmates and a predatory orderly. The problem is, she's still sane!

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 15, 1978 47 years ago
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Runtime 1h 30m 90 minutes total
User Rating 4.5/10 Mixed (15 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Hickmar Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Fifth Floor about?

A young woman collapses on the disco dance floor of what's revealed to be strychnine poisoning. Assuming that this is an attempt at suicide, her boyfriend and doctor have her committed to the Fifth...

Who directed The Fifth Floor?

The Fifth Floor was directed by Howard Avedis.

How long is The Fifth Floor?

The Fifth Floor has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).

When was The Fifth Floor released?

The Fifth Floor was released on November 15, 1978 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Fifth Floor?

The main cast of The Fifth Floor includes Bo Hopkins, Dianne Hull, Patti D'Arbanville, Sharon Farrell, Robert Englund.