The Fifth Cord
Giornata nera per l'ariete
Synopsis
A journalist finds himself on the trail of a murderer who's been targeting people around him, while the police are considering him a suspect in their investigation.
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The Fifth Cord Original Trailer HD (Luigi Bazzoni, 1971)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-03
Top Cast
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Franco Nero
Andrea Bild
Silvia Monti
Helene Volta
Wolfgang Preiss
Police inspector
Edmund Purdom
Edouard Vermont
Rossella Falk
Sophia Bini
Renato Romano
Dr. Richard Bini
Guido Alberti
Traversi
Luciano Bartoli
Walter Auer
Agostina Belli
Giulia Soavi
Maurizio Bonuglia
John Lubbock
Pamela Tiffin
Lu Auer
Corrado Gaipa
Editor
Andrea Scotti
Vogel
Ira von Fürstenberg
Isabel Lancia
Luigi Antonio Guerra
Man
Irio Fantini
Man
Michel Barnes
Tony Volta (uncredited)
Jean-Pierre Clarain
Journalist in Bini's Home (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Luigi Bazzoni
- Screenplay & Story
- David McDonald Devine, Luigi Bazzoni, Mario Fanelli, Mario Di Nardo
- Original Score
- Ennio Morricone
- Original Title
- Giornata nera per l'ariete
- Country of Origin
- Italy
- Spoken Languages
- Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Dario, B.R.C. Produzione Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Luigi Bazzoni
David McDonald Devine, Luigi Bazzoni, Mario Fanelli, Mario Di Nardo
Ennio Morricone
Vittorio Storaro
Eugenio Alabiso
Manolo Bolognini
Department Leadership Roster
Luigi Bazzoni
Director
Vittorio Storaro
Director of Photography
Ennio Morricone
Original Music Composer
Manolo Bolognini
Producer
Eugenio Alabiso
Editor
Gastone Carsetti
Production Design
Fiorenzo Senese
Costume Design
Luigi Bazzoni
Writer
Mario Fanelli
Writer
Mario Di Nardo
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fifth Cord
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What is The Fifth Cord about?
A journalist finds himself on the trail of a murderer who's been targeting people around him, while the police are considering him a suspect in their investigation.
Who directed The Fifth Cord?
The Fifth Cord was directed by Luigi Bazzoni.
Who stars in The Fifth Cord?
The principal cast of The Fifth Cord includes Franco Nero, Silvia Monti, Wolfgang Preiss, Edmund Purdom, Rossella Falk.
When was The Fifth Cord released and how long is it?
The Fifth Cord was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fifth Cord?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fifth Cord was composed by Ennio Morricone.
Is The Fifth Cord based on a book or true story?
The Fifth Cord is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "David McDonald Devine".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fifth Cord?
The Fifth Cord holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).