Five (1951)

Four men and one woman are the last five people on Earth...This is their story!

Five (1951) poster

The film's storyline involves five survivors, one woman and four men, of an atomic bomb disaster. The five come together at a remote, isolated hillside house, where they try to figure out how to survive.

Director: Arch Oboler
Genre: Science Fiction, Drama
Runtime: 93 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: William Lava, Henry Russell
Cinematography: Louis Clyde Stoumen
Editing: John Hoffman
Production: Arch Oboler Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en

Themes

Dystopian Societal Collapse, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching

Keywords

california, nuclear war, pregnancy, dystopia, post-apocalyptic future, deserted town, loneliness, nuclear holocaust, racism, nuclear fallout, secluded cabin, radiation sickness, post nuclear, death of a child

Trailer

Five Trailer
More Films by Director: Arch Oboler
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Five about?
The film's storyline involves five survivors, one woman and four men, of an atomic bomb disaster. The five come together at a remote, isolated hillside house, where they try to figure out how to survive.
Who directed Five?
Five was directed by Arch Oboler.
Who stars in Five?
Five stars William Phipps, Susan Douglas, James Anderson, Charles Lampkin, Earl Lee.
How long is Five?
Five has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Five?
Five is a Science Fiction, Drama film.
Where was Five produced?
Five was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Five?
The themes of Five include: Dystopian Societal Collapse, Overpopulation and Resource Scarcity, Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching.