The Fifth Ambush (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film
Released in 1968, The Fifth Ambush is a drama and war film directed by France Kosmač, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. A partisan battalion falls into enemy trap more than once, which makes them suspect it's about treason. Their commissar and commander move the unit in a remote settlement in order to discover the enemy agent. This draws a lot of suspicion and distrust within the unit, and finally it was the head of the battalion who was charged as guilty, and executed. However, was he the real intruder? The commissar and the commander take the battalion to a new battle without definitive knowledge of the whole present situation.
Who’s in it. The Fifth Ambush stars Tone Gogala as Komandant Hari, Boris Cavazza as Komisar Ilija, Marijana Brecelj as Bolničarka Mija and Dare Valič as Načelnik štaba Bregar, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Fifth Ambush page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fifth Ambush tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fifth Ambush (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Fifth Ambush change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The Fifth Ambush?
- The Fifth Ambush stars Tone Gogala, Boris Cavazza, Marijana Brecelj, Dare Valič and Janez Vajevec.
- When was The Fifth Ambush released?
- The Fifth Ambush was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.