Decalogue V
1989, Polish. Directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski.
Thou shalt not kill.
Jacek, an angry drifter, murders a taxi driver, brutally and without motive. His case is assigned to Piotr, an idealistic young lawyer who is morally opposed to the death penalty, and their interactions take on an emotional honesty that throws into stark relief for Piotr the injustice of killing of any kind.
- Runtime
- 0h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Polish
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Krzysztof KieślowskiDirector
- Mirosław BakaJacek Łazar
- Krzysztof GlobiszPiotr Balicki
- Jan TesarzWaldemar Rekowski
- Artur BarciśWorker
- Krystyna JandaDorota Geller
- Olgierd ŁukaszewiczAndrzej Geller
- Maciej SzarySupervisor
- Zbigniew ZapasiewiczCommission Chairman
- Zbigniew BorekPriest
- Władysław ByrdyExecutioner's Assistant
- Aleksander BednarzExecutioner
- Barbara DziekanCinema Cashier
Details
- Released
- 6 September 1989
- Original title
- Dekalog, pięć
- Country
- Germany, Poland
- Written by
- Krzysztof Kieślowski, Krzysztof Piesiewicz
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Decalogue V: quick answers
What should I watch before Decalogue V?
Watch Decalogue IX (1989), Decalogue VIII (1989), Decalogue VII (1989), and Decalogue X (1989) first, plus 4 earlier titles listed on this page.
Is Decalogue V worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.0/10 from 170 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Decalogue V?
Decalogue V runs 57 minutes (0h 57m).
Does Decalogue V have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Decalogue V on?
Decalogue V isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 6 September 1989. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Decalogue V?
If you liked Decalogue V, try Ray Donovan: The Movie, I Am Elizabeth Smart, Cocaine Godmother.
Who directed Decalogue V?
Decalogue V (1989) was directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski and stars Mirosław Baka, Krzysztof Globisz, Jan Tesarz.