The Five Forty-Eight
1979, English. Directed by James Ivory.
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.
- Runtime
- 0h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- James IvoryDirector
- Laurence LuckinbillJohn Blake
- Mary Beth HurtJane Dent
- Laurinda BarrettLouise Blake
- Philip ScherCharlie Blake
- Dale HodgesReceptionist
- Kathy KeeneyAnne Blake
- Jon DeVriesHenry Watkins
- Nicholas LuckinbillTad Watkins
- Ann McDonoughJune Thorpe
- Robert HittPrice
- Tiger HaynesGuard
- Susan HoveyGirl in Elevator
Details
- Released
- 7 November 1979
- Country
- United States of America
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What The Five Forty-Eight is based on
The Five Forty-Eight is based on The Five-Forty-Eight, a short story by John Cheever.
Short story
The Five-Forty-Eight
By John Cheever
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How long is The Five Forty-Eight?
The Five Forty-Eight runs 58 minutes (0h 58m).
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Which OTT platform is The Five Forty-Eight on?
The Five Forty-Eight isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 7 November 1979. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Five Forty-Eight?
If you liked The Five Forty-Eight, try Girl in the Box, I Am Elizabeth Smart, Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault.
Who directed The Five Forty-Eight?
The Five Forty-Eight (1979) was directed by James Ivory and stars Laurence Luckinbill, Mary Beth Hurt, Laurinda Barrett.
What is The Five Forty-Eight based on?
The Five Forty-Eight is based on The Five-Forty-Eight, a short story by John Cheever.