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The Five Forty-Eight

DramaTV Movie
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1979-11-07
58m
English
Released
Broadway Theatre Archive

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An advertising man, emotionally estranged from his wife and those around him, has seduced and then fired and discarded his secretary. She pursues him and forces him to confront the squalor of his life.

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Stream The Five Forty-Eight online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A highly acclaimed drama and tv movie movie originally produced in English and released in 1979, it's earned a solid 8.0/10 from 1 viewers worldwide.

About The Five Forty-Eight

An advertising man, emotionally estranged from his wife and those around him, has seduced and then fired and discarded his secretary. She pursues him and forces him to confront the squalor of his life. Running 58 minutes.

The Five Forty-Eight Cast and Characters

The cast features Laurence Luckinbill (as John Blake), Mary Beth Hurt (as Jane Dent), Laurinda Barrett (as Louise Blake), Philip Scher (as Charlie Blake), and Dale Hodges (as Receptionist). Their performances are a major reason The Five Forty-Eight has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching The Five Forty-Eight

There's a reason The Five Forty-Eight keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English 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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How long is The Five Forty-Eight?

The Five Forty-Eight runs for 58 minutes (about 1 hour).

Is The Five Forty-Eight good? What's the rating?

The Five Forty-Eight holds a 8.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.

Who is in the cast of The Five Forty-Eight?

The main cast includes Laurence Luckinbill, Mary Beth Hurt, Laurinda Barrett, and Philip Scher, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is The Five Forty-Eight available in English?

Yes — The Five Forty-Eight was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.

When was The Five Forty-Eight released?

The Five Forty-Eight was released in 1979.

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Where can I watch The Five Forty-Eight for free?

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What is The Five Forty-Eight about?

The Five Forty-Eight is a Drama/TV Movie English-language film. An advertising man, emotionally estranged from his wife and those around him, has seduced and then fired and discarded his secretary. She pursues him and forces him to confront the squalor of his life.

When was The Five Forty-Eight released?

The Five Forty-Eight was released on November 7, 1979. It has a runtime of 58m. The film was produced by Broadway Theatre Archive.

Who stars in The Five Forty-Eight?

The Five Forty-Eight stars Laurence Luckinbill, Mary Beth Hurt, Laurinda Barrett and Philip Scher. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is The Five Forty-Eight available in HD?

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