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The Fifth Missile

  • TV Movie
  • 19861986
  • 2h 30m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
142
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Robert Conrad, Sam Waterston, Jonathan Banks, Yvette Mimieux, Richard Roundtree, and David Soul in The Fifth Missile (1986)
  • Drama
  • Thriller
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,... Read allThe 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.... Read allThe 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.
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
142
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  • Director
    • Larry Peerce
  • Writers
    • Eric Bercovici
    • Frank M. Robinson(novel "The Gold Crew")
    • Thomas N. Scortia(novel "The Gold Crew")
  • Stars
    • Robert Conrad
    • Sam Waterston
    • Richard Roundtree
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  • Director
    • Larry Peerce
  • Writers
    • Eric Bercovici
    • Frank M. Robinson(novel "The Gold Crew")
    • Thomas N. Scortia(novel "The Gold Crew")
  • Stars
    • Robert Conrad
    • Sam Waterston
    • Richard Roundtree
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    • 8User reviews
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    Robert Conrad
    Robert Conrad
    • Cmdr. Mark Van Meeras Cmdr. Mark Van Meer
    Sam Waterston
    Sam Waterston
    • Capt. Allard Renslowas Capt. Allard Renslow
    Richard Roundtree
    Richard Roundtree
    • Cmdr. Frederick Bryceas Cmdr. Frederick Bryce
    Jonathan Banks
    Jonathan Banks
    • Ray Olsonas Ray Olson
    Art LaFleur
    Art LaFleur
    • 'Animal' Meslinskyas 'Animal' Meslinsky
    Dennis Holahan
    Dennis Holahan
    • Wardenas Warden
    Sergio Fantoni
    Sergio Fantoni
    • Pietroas Pietro
    Yvette Mimieux
    Yvette Mimieux
    • Cheryl Learyas Cheryl Leary
    David Soul
    David Soul
    • Capt. Kevin Harrisas Capt. Kevin Harris
    Ed Bishop
    Ed Bishop
    • Adm. Stewart Cullinaneas Adm. Stewart Cullinane
    Michael Aronin
    • Ernie Gradowas Ernie Gradow
    William Berger
    William Berger
    • Dr. Stricklandas Dr. Strickland
    David Gilliam
    David Gilliam
    • Longstreetas Longstreet
    Trevor Thomas
    • McCuneas McCune
    Donald Stewart
    • Adm. Howardas Adm. Howard
    David Lema
    • Dempseyas Dempsey
    Joe Drago
    Joe Drago
    • Gerassias Gerassi
    • (as Joseph Drago)
    William Paulson
    • Tony Cermakas Tony Cermak
    • Director
      • Larry Peerce
    • Writers
      • Eric Bercovici
      • Frank M. Robinson(novel "The Gold Crew")
      • Thomas N. Scortia(novel "The Gold Crew")
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      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.

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    8/10
    One of the best Made for TV movies of all time
    I saw this film when it first ran. I was amazed at the quality of the script and the acting especially since this was a "made for TV" movie. Such films suffer generally from a low budget and more rigid timetable for production.

    Robert Conrad played a character in this film that was a complete departure from his previous "macho" personas. In this film he is the protagonist, but a man with many weaknesses. His weakness becomes a strength when the medication he is taking keeps him from becoming paranoid and psychotic like those around him who are overcome with a mind altering intoxication caused by a chemical in paint used on the ship. As the men around him begin planning to use a nuclear device, he, as the only sane one, has to stop them.

    This film is gripping and very well directed. It could have been a very successful Indy film. I join all others when I say I wish it were on DVD.
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    • Release date
      • February 23, 1986 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Italy
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Gold Crew
    • Filming locations
      • Italy
    • Production companies
      • Bercovici/St.Johns Productions
      • Cinecittà
      • MGM/UA Television
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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