5 Against the House

Name: 5 Against the House
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Released: 1955
Rating: 48
Cast: Guy Madison, Kim Novak, Brian Keith, Alvy Moore, Kerwin Mathews

1955·Movie

1h 24min

Ratings

48/100

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5.8

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About

Sizzling!

Former war-time Army buddies now students in college decide to rip off a Reno casino.

DNA

Genres: Heist Film
Mood: DarkTenseGrittyDramaticEdgy
Themes: FriendshipThe Cost Of AmbitionCrime Doesn't Pay
Plot: Undercover OperationBetrayalMoral DilemmasEscape PlanChase ScenesHigh-Stakes TheftHeist PlanningPolice Investigation
Pacing: FastTwistingAction-Oriented
Narrative: Real-Time NarrativeTwisting
Dialog: Colloquial LanguageFast-Paced Exchanges
Character Types: EverymanUnderdogAnti-HeroMentor
Time: Present Day
Place: Urban CityscapeCasinoCollege Campus
Cinematic Style: Film Noir AestheticsHigh Contrast Lighting
Costume and Set: Modern AttireCasino Interior

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Phil Karlson, Milton Feldman, Lester White

Produced by:

Helen Ainsworth, Stirling Silliphant, John Barnwell

Cast

Guy Madison

Al Mercer

Kim Novak

Kay Greylek

Brian Keith

Brick

Alvy Moore

Roy

Kerwin Mathews

Ronnie

William Conrad

Eric Berg

Jack Dimond

Francis Spiegelbauer

Jean Willes

Virginia

Kathryn Grant

Jean, Young Woman in Nightclub (uncredited)

George Cisar

Casino Guard (uncredited)

Eddie Constantine

Casino Robber (uncredited)

Chuck Courtney

Boy (uncredited)

Frank Gerstle

Robbery Suspect (uncredited)

John Larch

Police Detective (uncredited)

Robert Sampson

Boy (uncredited)

Robert F. Simon

Old Guard (uncredited)

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