The Fifth Missile
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.
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NBC promo The Fifth Missile 1986
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Top Cast
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Robert Conrad
Cmdr. Mark Van Meer
David Soul
Capt. Kevin Harris
Sam Waterston
Capt. Allard Renslow
Richard Roundtree
Cmdr. Frederick Bryce
Jonathan Banks
Ray Olson
Art LaFleur
'Animal' Meslinsky
Dennis Holahan
Warden
Sergio Fantoni
Pietro
Yvette Mimieux
Cheryl Leary
Ed Bishop
Adm. Stewart Cullinane
Virginia Bryant
Nurse
John Leamer
Glenn Dayley
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 23, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Peerce
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Bercovici, Frank M. Robinson, Thomas N. Scortia
- Original Score
- Pino Donaggio
- Original Title
- The Fifth Missile
- Country of Origin
- Italy, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 2h 24m
- Production Studios
- Bercovici/St.Johns Productions, Cinecittà Studios, MGM/UA Television, NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Peerce
Eric Bercovici, Frank M. Robinson, Thomas N. Scortia
Pino Donaggio
Cristiano Pogany
Maureen O'Connell, Jack Tucker
Eric Bercovici, Arthur Fellows
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Peerce
Director
Pino Donaggio
Original Music Composer
Maureen O'Connell
Editor
Cristiano Pogany
Director of Photography
Jack Tucker
Editor
Eric Bercovici
Writer
Beala Neel
Production Design
Arthur Fellows
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fifth Missile
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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 captain imagines that he has been given an order to actually attack Russia. He prepares to do exactly that.
Who directed The Fifth Missile?
The Fifth Missile was directed by Larry Peerce.
Who stars in The Fifth Missile?
The principal cast of The Fifth Missile includes Robert Conrad, David Soul, Sam Waterston, Richard Roundtree, Jonathan Banks.
When was The Fifth Missile released and how long is it?
The Fifth Missile was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 2h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fifth Missile?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fifth Missile was composed by Pino Donaggio.
Is The Fifth Missile based on a book or true story?
The Fifth Missile is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Frank M. Robinson", Novel: "Thomas N. Scortia".