The Beast with Five Fingers (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1947, The Beast with Five Fingers is a thriller and horror film directed by Robert Florey, running about 88 minutes. “It walks like a spider... it stalks like a cobra!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Locals in an Italian village believe evil has taken over the estate of a recently deceased pianist where murder has taken place. The alleged killer: the pianist's severed hand.
Who’s in it. The Beast with Five Fingers stars Robert Alda as Bruce Conrad [Conrad Ryler in on-screen end credits], Andrea King as Julie Holden, Peter Lorre as Hilary Cummins and Victor Francen as Francis Ingram, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Beast with Five Fingers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on TCM and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Beast with Five Fingers page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Beast with Five Fingers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Beast with Five Fingers (1947)?
- In US, The Beast with Five Fingers is available to stream on TCM, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Beast with Five Fingers worth watching?
- The Beast with Five Fingers holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Beast with Five Fingers?
- The Beast with Five Fingers stars Robert Alda, Andrea King, Peter Lorre, Victor Francen and J. Carrol Naish.