The Fifth Missile (1986)
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- 2h 30min
- Drama, Thriller
- 23 Feb 1986 (USA)
- TV Movie
The crew of a Trident missile submarine, on a training mission simulating an attack on Russia, is stricken by toxic poisoning. One of the poison's effects is to make its victims hallucinate, and the sub's Captain imagines that he has been...
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Cast
| Robert Conrad | ... |
Cmdr. Mark Van Meer
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| Sam Waterston | ... |
Capt. Allard Renslow
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| Richard Roundtree | ... |
Cmdr. Frederick Bryce
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| Jonathan Banks | ... |
Ray Olson
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| Art LaFleur | ... |
'Animal' Meslinsky
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| Dennis Holahan | ... |
Warden
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| Sergio Fantoni | ... |
Pietro
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| Yvette Mimieux | ... |
Cheryl Leary
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| David Soul | ... |
Capt. Kevin Harris
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| Ed Bishop | ... |
Adm. Stewart Cullinane
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Michael Aronin | ... |
Ernie Gradow
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| William Berger | ... |
Dr. Strickland
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| David Gilliam | ... |
Longstreet
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Trevor Thomas | ... |
McCune
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Donald Stewart | ... |
Adm. Howard
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David Lema | ... |
Dempsey
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| Joe Drago | ... |
Gerassi
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William Paulson | ... |
Tony Cermak
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| Bruce McGuire | ... |
Spencer
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| Justin Muller | ... |
Russo
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| Jeff Harding | ... |
Epling
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John Leamer | ... |
Glenn Dayley
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Russel Case | ... |
Leggett
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Eugene Brell | ... |
Dritz
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| Mickey Knox | ... |
Fallon
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| Penny Brown | ... |
Florence Gradow
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Carolyn De Fonseca | ... |
Mrs. Padgett
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Robert Spafford | ... |
Moody
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| Virginia Bryant | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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| Michele D'Anca | ... |
Officer (uncredited)
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Paolo Merosi | ... |
Lookout Jones (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Larry Peerce | ||
Written by
| Eric Bercovici | ... | () |
| Frank M. Robinson | ... | (novel "The Gold Crew") |
| Thomas N. Scortia | ... | (novel "The Gold Crew") |
Produced by
| Eric Bercovici | ... | executive producer |
| Arthur Fellows | ... | producer |
| Frederick Muller | ... | associate producer |
| Richard R. St. Johns | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Skip Steloff | ... | co-producer: Heritage Entertainment (as Arthur 'Skip' Steloff) |
Music by
| Pino Donaggio | ||
Cinematography by
| Cristiano Pogany | ||
Editing by
| Maureen O'Connell | ||
| Jack Tucker | ||
Editorial Department
| Carlo Balestrieri | ... | assistant editor |
| Giorgio De Vincenzo | ... | assistant editor |
| Lizi Gelber | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Beala Neel | ||
Art Direction by
| Franco Vanorio | ||
Set Decoration by
| Carlo Gentili | ||
Makeup Department
| Giancarlo Del Brocco | ... | make up |
| Rita Del Brocco | ... | hair stylist |
Production Management
| Paolo Fabbri | ... | unit production manager |
| Paolo Lucidi | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Allan Elledge | ... | second assistant director |
| Carlo U. Quinterio | ... | first assistant director |
| Luciano Sacripanti | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Vittorio Zitelli | ... | property master |
Sound Department
| Graham Harris | ... | sound editor |
| Paul Le Mare | ... | sound mixer |
| Danilo Sterbini | ... | dubbing mixer |
Special Effects by
| Mario Cassar | ... | special effects technician: Malta |
| Paul Knowles | ... | special effects technician |
| David H. Watkins | ... | special effects supervisor (as David Watkins) |
Stunts
| Marc Boyle | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Remo De Angelis | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Mauro Gasparri | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Mario Bagnato | ... | underwater cameraman |
| Umberto Dessena | ... | grip |
| Paolo Leurini | ... | electrician |
| Marco Manferdini | ... | underwater cameraman (as Marco Manfredini) |
| Luciano Tonti | ... | camera operator |
Casting Department
| Maggie Cartier | ... | casting: UK |
| Francesco Cinieri | ... | casting: Italy |
| Mike Fenton | ... | casting: USA |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Annalisa Nasalli-Rocca | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Music Department
| Claudio Fabi | ... | conductor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Marion Mertes | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| William S. Graves | ... | technical adviser (as Captain William Graves U.S. Navy Ret) |
| Mickey Knox | ... | dialogue coach |
| Marilyse Morgan | ... | production coordinator |
| Janice Munro | ... | production translator |
| Kevin O'Driscoll | ... | production controller |
| Luciano Tartaglia | ... | production accountant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1986) (United States) (tv) (original airing)
- Audio Visual Enterprises (1987) (Greece) (VHS)
- ITV - Independent Television (1987) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1986) (United Kingdom) (VHS) (as MGM Home Video)
- MGM Home Entertainment (1986) (West Germany) (VHS)
Special Effects
- HB Labs (special effects: computer)
Other Companies
- Cinecittà (camera equipment provided by)
- Cinecittà (set construction)
- Cinecittà (sound recording)
- Forum Studio (music recording)
- Mizuno Sports (shoes provided by)
- Sanyo Business Systems (H.K.) (provider: computer systems)
Storyline
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The crew of a Trident missile submarine, on a training mission simulating an attack on Russia, is stricken by toxic poisoning. One of the poison's effects is to make its victims hallucinate, and the sub's Captain imagines that he has been given an order to actually attack Russia. He prepares to do exactly that. |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Based on the novel, "The Gold Crew", by Thomas N. Scortia and Frank M. Robinson. Read the original novel, published in paperback in 1981, if you get a chance. You can find it on Amazon. See more » |
| Goofs | During a scene showing the armed USN helicopter searching for the USS Montana, while the helicopter's rear is pointed at the camera, the missile pods at the helicopter's sides are shown to be merely hollow tubes. See more » |