The Five Forty-Eight
Synopsis
An advertising man, emotionally estranged from his wife and those around him, has seduced and then fired and discarded his secretary. She pursues him and forces him to confront the squalor of his life.
Top Cast
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Laurence Luckinbill
John Blake
Mary Beth Hurt
Jane Dent
Laurinda Barrett
Louise Blake
Philip Scher
Charlie Blake
Dale Hodges
Receptionist
Kathy Keeney
Anne Blake
Jon DeVries
Henry Watkins
Nicholas Luckinbill
Tad Watkins
Ann McDonough
June Thorpe
Robert Hitt
Price
Tiger Haynes
Guard
Susan Hovey
Girl in Elevator
John Ramsey
Bartender
John Harkins
Trace Beardon
Adam Petroski
Conductor
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 26, 2002
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Ivory
- Screenplay & Story
- Terrence McNally, John Cheever
- Original Score
- Jonathan Tunick
- Original Title
- The Five Forty-Eight
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 58m
- Production Studios
- Broadway Theatre Archive, Thirteen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Ivory
Terrence McNally, John Cheever
Jonathan Tunick
Andrzej Bartkowiak
David E. McKenna
Peter Weinberg, Jac Venza
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Weinberg
Producer
Julie Weiss
Costume Design
David E. McKenna
Editor
James Ivory
Director
Andrzej Bartkowiak
Director of Photography
Jonathan Tunick
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Five Forty-Eight.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Five Forty-Eight
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What is The Five Forty-Eight about?
An advertising man, emotionally estranged from his wife and those around him, has seduced and then fired and discarded his secretary. She pursues him and forces him to confront the squalor of his life.
Who directed The Five Forty-Eight?
The Five Forty-Eight was directed by James Ivory.
Who stars in The Five Forty-Eight?
The principal cast of The Five Forty-Eight includes Laurence Luckinbill, Mary Beth Hurt, Laurinda Barrett, Philip Scher, Dale Hodges.
When was The Five Forty-Eight released and how long is it?
The Five Forty-Eight was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 58m.
Who composed the musical score for The Five Forty-Eight?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Five Forty-Eight was composed by Jonathan Tunick.