Five Cartridges
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It is the year 1936 and the Spanish Civil War is raging. When the German commander of an international brigade is badly wounded he gives his five comrades a message which he divides up and secretes into in five cartridges. All five shells must reach the battalion in order for the message to be relayed. But Frenchman Pierre can’t bear the heat of the Sierra. When he leaves their hide-out to drink from a well he is hit by an enemy bullet.
Cast
Erwin Geschonneck
as Kommissar Witting
Ulrich Thein
as Wasja der Russe
Edwin Marian
as Jose der Spanier
Ernst-Georg Schwill
as Willi der Deutsche
Armin Mueller-Stahl
as Pierre, der Franzose
Manfred Krug
as Oleg der Pole
Günter Naumann
as Dimitri der Bulgare
Fritz Diez
as Major Balanos
Johannes Maus
as Karl
Jochen Diestelmann
as Jerri
Harald Jopt
as Sanchez
Fritz Ernst Fechner
as Jirka
Dom de Beern
as Otto
Hans Finohr
as Pedro
Walter Schramm
as Juan
Karl Block
as
Ralf Bregazzi
as
Hans-Jürgen Degenhardt
as
Fred Düren
as
Wilhelm Otto Eckhardt
as
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Stream Five Cartridges online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated war and drama movie originally produced in German and released in 1960, it's earned a solid 7.6/10 from 9 viewers worldwide.
About Five Cartridges
It is the year 1936 and the Spanish Civil War is raging. When the German commander of an international brigade is badly wounded he gives his five comrades a message which he divides up and secretes into in five cartridges. All five shells must reach the battalion in order for the message to be relayed. But Frenchman Pierre can’t bear the heat of the Sierra. When he leaves their hide-out to drink from a well he is hit by an enemy bullet. Running 90 minutes.
Five Cartridges Cast and Characters
The cast features Erwin Geschonneck (as Kommissar Witting), Ulrich Thein (as Wasja der Russe), Edwin Marian (as Jose der Spanier), Ernst-Georg Schwill (as Willi der Deutsche), and Armin Mueller-Stahl (as Pierre, der Franzose). Their performances are a major reason Five Cartridges has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Five Cartridges NowWhy People Are Watching Five Cartridges
There's a reason Five Cartridges keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy German storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Five Cartridges online for free?
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How long is Five Cartridges?
Five Cartridges runs for 90 minutes (about 1.5 hours).
Is Five Cartridges good? What's the rating?
Five Cartridges holds a 7.6/10 rating based on 9 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Five Cartridges?
The main cast includes Erwin Geschonneck, Ulrich Thein, Edwin Marian, and Ernst-Georg Schwill, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Five Cartridges available in German?
Yes — Five Cartridges was originally produced in German and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Five Cartridges released?
Five Cartridges was released in 1960.
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What is Five Cartridges about?
Five Cartridges is a War/Drama film. It is the year 1936 and the Spanish Civil War is raging. When the German commander of an international brigade is badly wounded he gives his five comrades a message which he divides up and secretes into in five cartridges. All five shells must reach the battalion in order for the message to be relayed. But Frenchman Pierre can’t bear the heat of the Sierra. When he leaves their hide-out to drink from a well he is hit by an enemy bullet.
When was Five Cartridges released?
Five Cartridges was released on November 3, 1960. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. The film was produced by DEFA-Studio für Spielfilme.
Who stars in Five Cartridges?
Five Cartridges stars Erwin Geschonneck, Ulrich Thein, Edwin Marian and Ernst-Georg Schwill. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Five Cartridges available in HD?
Yes, Five Cartridges is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.