The Fifth Missile
Originally released in 1986. The Fifth Missile is a drama/thriller film. directed by Larry Peerce. With a runtime of 2h 24m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Robert Conrad, David Soul, and Sam Waterston
Synopsis
The crew of a Polaris submarine, on a training mission simulating an attack on Russia, is stricken by toxic poisoning. One of the poison's effects is to make its victims hallucinate, and the sub's captain imagines that he has been given an order to actually attack Russia. He prepares to do exactly that.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 23, 1986
39 years ago
Runtime
2h 24m
144 minutes total
User Rating
4.8/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Italy
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Director
Top Cast
Robert Conrad
as Cmdr. Mark Van Meer
David Soul
as Capt. Kevin Harris
Sam Waterston
as Capt. Allard Renslow
Richard Roundtree
as Cmdr. Frederick Bryce
Jonathan Banks
as Ray Olson
Art LaFleur
as 'Animal' Meslinsky
Dennis Holahan
as Warden
Sergio Fantoni
as Pietro
Yvette Mimieux
as Cheryl Leary
Ed Bishop
as Adm. Stewart Cullinane
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Bercovici/St.Johns Productions
- Cinecittà Studios
- MGM/UA Television
- NBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Fifth Missile about?
The crew of a Polaris submarine, on a training mission simulating an attack on Russia, is stricken by toxic poisoning. One of the poison's effects is to make its victims hallucinate, and the sub's ...
Who directed The Fifth Missile?
The Fifth Missile was directed by Larry Peerce.
How long is The Fifth Missile?
The Fifth Missile has a runtime of 2 hours and 24 minutes (144 minutes total).
When was The Fifth Missile released?
The Fifth Missile was released on February 23, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Fifth Missile?
The main cast of The Fifth Missile includes Robert Conrad, David Soul, Sam Waterston, Richard Roundtree, Jonathan Banks.