The Fifth Cord
1971, Italian. Directed by Luigi Bazzoni.
A journalist finds himself on the trail of a murderer who's been targeting people around him, while the police are considering him a suspect in their investigation.
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Italian
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.6/10 from 80 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Fifth Cord is streaming on AMC+, FlixFling, and IndieFlix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Luigi BazzoniDirector
- Franco NeroAndrea Bild
- Silvia MontiHelene Volta
- Wolfgang PreissPolice inspector
- Edmund PurdomEdouard Vermont
- Rossella FalkSophia Bini
- Renato RomanoDr. Richard Bini
- Guido AlbertiTraversi
- Luciano BartoliWalter Auer
- Agostina BelliGiulia Soavi
- Maurizio BonugliaJohn Lubbock
- Pamela TiffinLu Auer
- Corrado GaipaEditor
Details
- Released
- 17 August 1971
- Original title
- Giornata nera per l'ariete
- Country
- Italy
- Written by
- Luigi Bazzoni, Mario Fanelli, Mario Di Nardo
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What The Fifth Cord is based on
The Fifth Cord is adapted from a novel.
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The Fifth Cord: quick answers
Is The Fifth Cord worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.6/10 from 80 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Fifth Cord?
The Fifth Cord runs 93 minutes (1h 33m).
Does The Fifth Cord have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Fifth Cord. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Fifth Cord parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is The Fifth Cord on?
The Fifth Cord is streaming on AMC+, FlixFling, and IndieFlix in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Fifth Cord?
If you liked The Fifth Cord, try Watch Me When I Kill, Deep Red, All the Colours of the Dark.
Who directed The Fifth Cord?
The Fifth Cord (1971) was directed by Luigi Bazzoni and stars Franco Nero, Silvia Monti, Wolfgang Preiss.
What is The Fifth Cord based on?
The Fifth Cord is adapted from a novel.