Five for Hell (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 4.9
Released in 1969, Five for Hell is an action, adventure and war film directed by Gianfranco Parolini, running about 95 minutes. “Five men behind enemy lines in the most impossible mission of World War II ...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Lt. Glenn Hoffmann is the the fun-loving leader of a bunch of oddball, acrobatic G.I.s whose mission is to steal the German's secret attack plans from a villa behind enemy lines, where they run into a brutal Nazi commander.
Who’s in it. Five for Hell stars Gianni Garko as Lt. Glenn Hoffmann, Klaus Kinski as SS Col. Hans Mueller, Aldo Canti as Nick Amadori and Margaret Lee as Helga Richter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, Five for Hell has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Five for Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Five for Hell tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Five for Hell (1969)?
- In GB, Five for Hell is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Five for Hell worth watching?
- Five for Hell holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Five for Hell?
- Five for Hell stars Gianni Garko, Klaus Kinski, Aldo Canti, Margaret Lee and Salvatore Borgese.
- When was Five for Hell released?
- Five for Hell was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.