Code 7, Victim 5 (1964): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1964, Code 7, Victim 5 is an action, crime and adventure film directed by Robert Lynn, running about 88 minutes. “A very special agent with a code that means He Can Go All The Way!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. The first victim is the butler of South African millionaire Wexler, who hires hard-hitting private eye Steve Martin for protection. Once at Wexler’s palatial Cape Town estate, Martin meets the patriarch’s family, close associates – and possible suspects. When it’s discovered that the key to the killing may lie in an old war photograph, Martin sets out on a mission to unravel the identities of the men in the picture before they become target two through VICTIM 5.

Who’s in it. Code 7, Victim 5 stars Lex Barker as Steve Martin, Ronald Fraser as Inspector Dickie Lean, Ann Smyrner as Helga Swenson and Véronique Vendell as Gina, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.2/10, Code 7, Victim 5 has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Code 7, Victim 5 page.

If you liked it. Fans of Code 7, Victim 5 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.