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5 Fingers (1952) | Criteria

Still from 5 Fingers — 5 Fingers (1952) — Joseph L. MankiewiczPhotographed by Norbert Brodine

Poster for 5 Fingers

Joseph L. Mankiewicz

5 Fingers

English / 1952 / 1h 48m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

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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.

Included in
Joseph L. Mankiewicz: Talking Pictures
Position 8
Included in
January 2022
Position 2

Credits

Crew

DirectorJoseph L. Mankiewicz

WriterMichael Wilson

CinematographerNorbert Brodine

Composer

Bernard Herrmann

EditorJames B. Clark

ProducerOtto Lang

Cast

James Masonas Ulysses Diello

Danielle Darrieuxas Condesa Anna Staviska

Michael Rennieas Colin Travers

Walter Hampdenas Sir Frederic Taylor

Oskar Karlweisas L. C. Moyzisch

Herbert Berghofas Col. von Richter

John Wengrafas Count Franz Von Papen

Ben Astaras Siebert

Roger Plowdenas Keith Macfadden

Diane Adrianas Singer on French Record (voice)

Patrick Whyteas Code Clerk

Hanna Axmann-Rezzori

Lawrence Dobkin

Martín Garralaga

Lester Matthews

Keith McConnell