5 Fingers
“The true story of the most fabulous spy of all time!”
Synopsis
During WWII, the valet to the British Ambassador to Ankara sells British secrets to the Germans while trying to romance a refugee Polish countess.
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5 Fingers (1952) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-07-08
Top Cast
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James Mason
Ulysses Diello
Danielle Darrieux
Condesa Anna Staviska
Michael Rennie
Colin Travers
Walter Hampden
Sir Frederic Taylor
Oskar Karlweis
L. C. Moyzisch
Herbert Berghof
Col. von Richter
John Wengraf
Count Franz Von Papen
Ben Astar
Siebert
Roger Plowden
Keith Macfadden
Diane Adrian
Singer on French Record (voice)
Patrick Whyte
Code Clerk
Hanna Axmann-Rezzori
David Bauer
Lawrence Dobkin
Martín Garralaga
Lumsden Hare
Richard Loo
Lester Matthews
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 22, 1952
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 30, 2006
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Joseph L. Mankiewicz
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Wilson
- Original Score
- Bernard Herrmann
- Original Title
- 5 Fingers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Michael Wilson, L.C. Moyzisch
Bernard Herrmann
Norbert Brodine
James B. Clark
Otto Lang
Department Leadership Roster
Joseph L. Mankiewicz
Director
Michael Wilson
Screenplay
Otto Lang
Producer
Bernard Herrmann
Original Music Composer
Norbert Brodine
Director of Photography
James B. Clark
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About 5 Fingers
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is 5 Fingers about?
During WWII, the valet to the British Ambassador to Ankara sells British secrets to the Germans while trying to romance a refugee Polish countess.
Who directed 5 Fingers?
5 Fingers was directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz.
Who stars in 5 Fingers?
The principal cast of 5 Fingers includes James Mason, Danielle Darrieux, Michael Rennie, Walter Hampden, Oskar Karlweis.
When was 5 Fingers released and how long is it?
5 Fingers was released in 1952 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for 5 Fingers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 5 Fingers was composed by Bernard Herrmann.
Is 5 Fingers based on a book or true story?
5 Fingers is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "L.C. Moyzisch".
What is the age rating and content advisory for 5 Fingers?
5 Fingers holds official age classifications: FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).