5 Fingers (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1952, 5 Fingers is a thriller and drama film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, running about 108 minutes. “The true story of the most fabulous spy of all time!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. During WWII, the valet to the British Ambassador to Ankara sells British secrets to the Germans while trying to romance a refugee Polish countess.
Who’s in it. 5 Fingers stars James Mason as Ulysses Diello, Danielle Darrieux as Condesa Anna Staviska, Michael Rennie as Colin Travers and Walter Hampden as Sir Frederic Taylor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, 5 Fingers has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 5 Fingers page.
If you liked it. Fans of 5 Fingers tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 5 Fingers (1952)?
- In US, 5 Fingers is available to 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 5 Fingers worth watching?
- 5 Fingers holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 5 Fingers?
- 5 Fingers stars James Mason, Danielle Darrieux, Michael Rennie, Walter Hampden and Oskar Karlweis.
- When was 5 Fingers released?
- 5 Fingers was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.