Five Golden Hours (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1961, Five Golden Hours is a comedy film directed by Mario Zampi, running about 90 minutes. “The Escapades of a Merry Widow With a Credit Card at the Cemetery!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A petty crook gallantly consoles wealthy widows and is doing all right in his chosen profession until he meets and falls in love with a lovely baroness, who knows all about get-rich-quick schemes.
Who’s in it. Five Golden Hours stars Ernie Kovacs as Aldo Bondi, Cyd Charisse as Baroness Sandra, George Sanders as Mr. Bing and Kay Hammond as Martha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Five Golden Hours has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Five Golden Hours page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five Golden Hours tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five Golden Hours (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Five Golden Hours change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Five Golden Hours worth watching?
- Five Golden Hours holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Five Golden Hours?
- Five Golden Hours stars Ernie Kovacs, Cyd Charisse, George Sanders, Kay Hammond and Dennis Price.
- When was Five Golden Hours released?
- Five Golden Hours was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.