Five Minutes to Live(1961)
How could she extend the moments he had given her?
Five Minutes to Live Synopsis
A guitar playing killer terrorizes a housewife while his partner robs the bank where her husband works.
Five Minutes to Live (1961) is a crime and thriller film directed by Bill Karn, released on December 7, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 13m. It stars Johnny Cash, Donald Woods, Cay Forester and Pamela Mason. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Bill Karn
- Writers:
- Palmer Thompson, Cay Forester, Robert L. Joseph
- Producers:
- James Ellsworth, William Mace
- Cinematographer:
- Carl E. Guthrie
- Composer:
- Gene Kauer
- Production:
- Somera Productions, Flower Film, American International Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Five Minutes to Live (1961) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Five Minutes to Live before you stream it.
Five Minutes to Live Cast & Crew
Main cast
Johnny Cash
as Johnny Cabot
Donald Woods
as Kenneth Wilson
- Cay Forester
Cay Forester
as Nancy Wilson
Pamela Mason
as Ellen Harcourt
Vic Tayback
as Fred Dorella
Midge Ware
as Doris Johnson
Ron Howard
as Bobby Wilson
- Merle Travis
Merle Travis
as Max
Norma Varden
as Priscilla Auerbach
- Leslie Kimmell
Leslie Kimmell
as Mr. Johnson
- Frances Flower
Frances Flower
as Irma
- Patricia Lynn
Patricia Lynn
as Gert
Key crew
Directed by Bill Karn, written by Palmer Thompson, Cay Forester and Robert L. Joseph, produced by James Ellsworth and William Mace.
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Five Minutes to Live Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 27 ratings.
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Five Minutes to Live – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Five Minutes to Live online?
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Five Minutes to Live (1961) is available to stream on FlixFling, IndieFlix, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Bloodstream, and to rent or buy from Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Five Minutes to Live?
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The main cast of Five Minutes to Live (1961) includes Johnny Cash, Donald Woods, Cay Forester, Pamela Mason and Vic Tayback. The film was directed by Bill Karn. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Five Minutes to Live released?
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Five Minutes to Live was released on December 7, 1961 and runs for 1h 13m.
Is Five Minutes to Live worth watching?
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Five Minutes to Live (1961) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Five Minutes to Live?
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Yes. The official Five Minutes to Live trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.