The Five of Me
Synopsis
Henry Hawksworth is a man menaced by a multiple personality. There is Dana, the conservative family man; Johnny, violent and sociopathic; Peter, creative and childish; and Phil, protective and unemotional. "Dana" falls in love with Ann and marries her. Following a crime, "Johnny" is arrested and tried. In court, Henry's multiple personalities are painfully revealed.
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David Birney
Henry Hawksworth
Dee Wallace
Ann
Mitchell Ryan
Dr. Ralph B. Allison
John McLiam
Father
James Whitmore Jr.
Harry
Ben Piazza
Neurologist
Judith Chapman
Sally
Robert L. Gibson
Fred
Herb Armstrong
Bowling Alley Manager
Liam Sullivan
Prosecutor
Russ Marin
Defense Attorney
Buck Young
Colonel
Richard Bruce Doughty
Soldier
Lee Terry
Woman in Car
Christopher Prince
Young Dana
Stephen Coit
Minister
Colin Hamilton
Judge
Don Keefer
Middle-Aged Man
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Wendkos
- Screenplay & Story
- Henry Hawksworth, Ted Schwarz, Lawrence B. Marcus
- Original Score
- Fred Karlin
- Original Title
- The Five of Me
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- The Factor-Newland Production Corporation, Jack Farren Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Wendkos
Henry Hawksworth, Ted Schwarz, Lawrence B. Marcus
Fred Karlin
Jack Woolf
Susan McCray
Jack Farren, John Newland, Alan Jay Factor
Department Leadership Roster
Elayne Barbara Ceder
Production Design
Paul Wendkos
Director
Henry Hawksworth
Screenplay
Ted Schwarz
Screenplay
Lawrence B. Marcus
Screenplay
Jack Farren
Producer
Susan McCray
Editor
Jack Woolf
Director of Photography
Fred Karlin
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Five of Me
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What is The Five of Me about?
Henry Hawksworth is a man menaced by a multiple personality. There is Dana, the conservative family man; Johnny, violent and sociopathic; Peter, creative and childish; and Phil, protective and unemotional. "Dana" falls in love with Ann and marries her. Following a crime, "Johnny" is arrested and tried. In court, Henry's multiple personalities are painfully revealed.
Who directed The Five of Me?
The Five of Me was directed by Paul Wendkos.
Who stars in The Five of Me?
The principal cast of The Five of Me includes David Birney, Dee Wallace, Mitchell Ryan, John McLiam, James Whitmore Jr..
When was The Five of Me released and how long is it?
The Five of Me was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Five of Me?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Five of Me was composed by Fred Karlin.