The Fifth Cord (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1971, The Fifth Cord is a thriller, horror and mystery film directed by Luigi Bazzoni, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A journalist finds himself on the trail of a murderer who's been targeting people around him, while the police are considering him a suspect in their investigation.
Who’s in it. The Fifth Cord stars Franco Nero as Andrea Bild, Silvia Monti as Helene Volta, Wolfgang Preiss as Police inspector and Edmund Purdom as Edouard Vermont, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Fifth Cord has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on AMC+ Amazon Channel, FlixFling, IndieFlix and Midnight Pulp 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 Fifth Cord page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Fifth Cord tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Fifth Cord (1971)?
- In US, The Fifth Cord is available to stream on AMC+ Amazon Channel, FlixFling and IndieFlix, 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 Fifth Cord worth watching?
- The Fifth Cord holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, horror and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Fifth Cord?
- The Fifth Cord stars Franco Nero, Silvia Monti, Wolfgang Preiss, Edmund Purdom and Rossella Falk.
- When was The Fifth Cord released?
- The Fifth Cord was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.