MegDB.com
MoviesSeriesAnimationTV ShowsCategoriesWatchlistSurprise!Contact
MegDB.Com
  • About
  • What's New
  • Contact
  • Accessibility
  • Privacy
  • Terms
  • Cookies
  • GDPR
  • DMCA

MegDB.Com is your ultimate destination for discovering movies, TV series, and anime. Explore detailed information, ratings, reviews, and recommendations powered by TMDB. Find what to watch next with our comprehensive entertainment database.

© 2026 MegDB.Com. All rights reserved. Data provided by TMDB

Five Cartridges

Five Cartridges

Kanopy
Watch
Five Cartridges
1960 1h 30m7.6

Five Cartridges

WarDrama
Watch
7.6

Rating

/ 10

8

Votes

users

1

Popularity

TMDB score

Your rating

Rate this

It is the year 1936 and the Spanish Civil War is raging. When the German commander of an international brigade is badly wounded he gives his five comrades a message which he divides up and secretes into in five cartridges. All five shells must reach the battalion in order for the message to be relayed. But Frenchman Pierre can’t bear the heat of the Sierra. When he leaves their hide-out to drink from a well he is hit by an enemy bullet.

Details

DirectorFrank Beyer
ScreenplayWalter Gorrish
StatusReleased
ReleasedNovember 3, 1960
CountryEast Germany
Languagede
Runtime1h 30m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 7.6 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.7 / 10
Votes8
GenresWar, Drama
StudioDEFA-Studio für Spielfilme
OriginalFünf Patronenhülsen
Where to WatchAll options →

Cast

Erwin Geschonneck

Erwin Geschonneck

Kommissar Witting

Ulrich Thein

Ulrich Thein

Wasja der Russe

Edwin Marian

Edwin Marian

Jose der Spanier

Ernst-Georg Schwill

Ernst-Georg Schwill

Willi der Deutsche

Armin Mueller-Stahl

Armin Mueller-Stahl

Pierre, der Franzose

Manfred Krug

Manfred Krug

Oleg der Pole

Günter Naumann

Günter Naumann

Dimitri der Bulgare

Fritz Diez

Fritz Diez

Major Balanos

🎭

Johannes Maus

Karl

Jochen Diestelmann

Jochen Diestelmann

Jerri

🎭

Harald Jopt

Sanchez

🎭

Fritz Ernst Fechner

Jirka

🎭

Dom de Beern

Otto

🎭

Hans Finohr

Pedro

🎭

Walter Schramm

Juan

🎭

Karl Block

🎭

Ralf Bregazzi

🎭

Hans-Jürgen Degenhardt

Fred Düren

Fred Düren

🎭

Wilhelm Otto Eckhardt

Ezard Haußmann

Ezard Haußmann

🎭

Adolf Peter Hoffmann

🎭

Hans Ulrich Laufer

🎭

Fred Ludwig

Reinhard Michalke

Reinhard Michalke

🎭

Harald Moszdorf

🎭

Alexander Papendiek

🎭

Joe Schorn

🎭

Hans Sievers

🎭

Dietlind Stahl

Arno Wyzniewski

Arno Wyzniewski

User Reviews

Comments

Loading comments...

Similar Movies

Bad Education

Bad Education

2004

Talk to Her

Talk to Her

2002

The White Sound

The White Sound

2001

Poseidon

Poseidon

2006

Vasy’s Odyssey

Vasy’s Odyssey

2020

The Other Tree of Guernica

The Other Tree of Guernica

1969

Flame and the Flesh

Flame and the Flesh

1954

Love Letter of a Murderer

Love Letter of a Murderer

1972

Vantage Point

Vantage Point

2008

Lowlands

Lowlands

1954

Tuya siempre

Tuya siempre

2007

Dog Days

Dog Days

2001

Frequently Asked Questions about Five Cartridges

Where can I watch Five Cartridges?

Five Cartridges (1960) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Five Cartridges about?

It is the year 1936 and the Spanish Civil War is raging. When the German commander of an international brigade is badly wounded he gives his five comrades a message which he divides up and secretes into in five cartridges. All five shells must reach the battalion in order for the...

Who directed Five Cartridges?

Five Cartridges (1960) was directed by Frank Beyer. The film is a War, Drama production with a runtime of 1h 30m, rated 7.6/10.

How long is Five Cartridges?

Five Cartridges runs 1h 30m (90 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.6/10 from 8 votes. Genre: War, Drama.

Is Five Cartridges worth watching?

Five Cartridges is rated 7.6/10 by 8 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for War and Drama fans.