The Five-Forty (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1939, The Five-Forty is a notable film directed by André de Toth, running about 85 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in Paris (which looks more like Budapest), the story concerns a murder investigation conducted by one Judge Henri Tessier. The audience is led to believe that Robert Petrovich, estranged husband of Tessier's sweetheart Marion, is responsible for the murder.
Who’s in it. The Five-Forty stars Margit Makay as Eleonora Taccani, Ferenc Kiss as Henry Tessier, Tivadar Uray as Robert Petrovich and Zoltán Greguss as Louis Melotti, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, The Five-Forty 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 The Five-Forty page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Five-Forty (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Five-Forty change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Five-Forty worth watching?
- The Five-Forty holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Five-Forty?
- The Five-Forty stars Margit Makay, Ferenc Kiss, Tivadar Uray, Zoltán Greguss and Miklós Hajmássy.
- When was The Five-Forty released?
- The Five-Forty was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.