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Five Cartridges (1960)

Movie ★ 7.6 90 min

War Drama

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.

Frank Beyer Director

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Quick facts

Released
November 3, 1960
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0053846
Country
East Germany
Language
German
Studio
DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme

Themes

Cast

Erwin Geschonneck Erwin Geschonneck Kommissar Witting Ulrich Thein Ulrich Thein Wasja der Russe Edwin Marian Edwin Marian Jose der Spanier Ernst-Georg Schwill Ernst-Georg Schwill Willi der Deutsche Armin Mueller-Stahl Armin Mueller-Stahl Pierre, der Franzose Manfred Krug Manfred Krug Oleg der Pole Günter Naumann Günter Naumann Dimitri der Bulgare Fritz Diez Fritz Diez Major Balanos Johannes Maus Karl Jochen Diestelmann Jochen Diestelmann Jerri Harald Jopt Sanchez Fritz Ernst Fechner Jirka Dom de Beern Otto Hans Finohr Pedro Walter Schramm Juan Karl Block Ralf Bregazzi Hans-Jürgen Degenhardt

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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 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.
Who directed Five Cartridges?
Five Cartridges was directed by Frank Beyer.
Who stars in Five Cartridges?
Five Cartridges stars Erwin Geschonneck, Ulrich Thein, Edwin Marian, Ernst-Georg Schwill.
When was Five Cartridges released?
Five Cartridges is a 1960 war, drama film.
Where can I watch Five Cartridges?
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