The Five Man Army (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1969, The Five Man Army is a western film directed by Don Taylor, running about 105 minutes. “They're riding to a trainload of Mexican gold... and they don't care how many killings it takes to get there!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. At the behest of local revolutionaries, a mercenary enlists four specialists in various combat styles to help him rob a Mexican Army train carrying $500,000 in gold.
Who’s in it. The Five Man Army stars Peter Graves as Dutchman, James Daly as Capt. Nicolas Augustus, Bud Spencer as Mesito and Nino Castelnuovo as Luis Dominguez, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Five Man Army has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Five Man Army page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Five Man Army tend to enjoy The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Django Unchained, Once Upon a Time in the West and For a Few Dollars More.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Five Man Army (1969)?
- In US, The Five Man Army is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Five Man Army worth watching?
- The Five Man Army holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy western. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Five Man Army?
- The Five Man Army stars Peter Graves, James Daly, Bud Spencer, Nino Castelnuovo and Tetsurō Tamba.
- When was The Five Man Army released?
- The Five Man Army was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.