The Fifth Floor
“The Nightmare Is Knowing You're Sane.”
Synopsis
A young woman collapses on the disco dance floor of what's revealed to be strychnine poisoning. Assuming that this is an attempt at suicide, her boyfriend and doctor have her committed to the Fifth Floor, an asylum with obviously crazy inmates and a predatory orderly. The problem is, she's still sane!
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Fifth Floor 1980 TV trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-06-26
Top Cast
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Bo Hopkins
Carl
Dianne Hull
Kelly McIntyre
Patti D'Arbanville
Cathy
Sharon Farrell
Melanie
Robert Englund
Benny
Anthony James
Derrick
Julie Adams
Nurse Hannelord
Mel Ferrer
Dr. Sidney Coleman
John David Carson
Ronnie Denton
Earl Boen
Phil
Alice Nunn
Emma
Howard Avedis
Occupational Therapist
Michael Berryman
Mental Patient
Milt Kogan
Dr. Shaw
Marlene Schmidt
Night Nurse
Tracey Walter
Mental Patient
Betty Kean
Sophy
Cathey Paine
Lois
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 15, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Howard Avedis
- Screenplay & Story
- Meyer Dolinsky
- Original Score
- Alan Silvestri
- Original Title
- The Fifth Floor
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Hickmar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Howard Avedis
Meyer Dolinsky, Howard Avedis, Marlene Schmidt
Alan Silvestri
Daniel Pearl
Stanford C. Allen
Marlene Schmidt, Howard Avedis
Department Leadership Roster
Howard Avedis
Director
Meyer Dolinsky
Screenplay
Peter Horak
Stunt Coordinator
Daniel Pearl
Director of Photography
Alan Silvestri
Original Music Composer
Stanford C. Allen
Editor
Howard Avedis
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fifth Floor
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What is The Fifth Floor about?
A young woman collapses on the disco dance floor of what's revealed to be strychnine poisoning. Assuming that this is an attempt at suicide, her boyfriend and doctor have her committed to the Fifth Floor, an asylum with obviously crazy inmates and a predatory orderly. The problem is, she's still sane!
Who directed The Fifth Floor?
The Fifth Floor was directed by Howard Avedis.
Who stars in The Fifth Floor?
The principal cast of The Fifth Floor includes Bo Hopkins, Dianne Hull, Patti D'Arbanville, Sharon Farrell, Robert Englund.
When was The Fifth Floor released and how long is it?
The Fifth Floor was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Fifth Floor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Fifth Floor was composed by Alan Silvestri.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fifth Floor?
The Fifth Floor holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).